HEALTH, DNA & SCIENCE

TBR supports science that serves the working dog.

Not trends.

Not politics.

Health, genetics, and functional performance must always be evaluated in the context of real-world work.

TBR prioritizes functional health over cosmetic perfection.

A healthy working dog is one that can move correctly, work daily without breakdown, reproduce naturally, and live a long productive life.

Minor cosmetic traits do not determine health.

Functional soundness does.

DNA testing is a tool for verification.

TBR uses DNA testing to:

Confirm parentage

Verify lineage

Identify genetic risks

Support accurate pedigrees

DNA results are used alongside documentation, not as a replacement for it.

Show-based standards emphasize appearance.

TBR emphasizes performance.

A dog that looks perfect but cannot work has no breeding value.

A dog that works effectively and remains structurally sound has value.

Cynology is the scientific study of dogs, including genetics, behavior, structure, and development.

Preservation breeding requires understanding how traits are inherited and expressed.

Guesswork is not acceptable.

Science should protect the breed and support long-term preservation.

Every decision must serve the future of the Turkish Boz Shepherd.