# Writing

> 128 entries by Brad Anderson: topics, interviews, projects, cooking, and notes.

128 entries from my corpus: breed and dog topics, interviews and media appearances, projects, cooking, and notes. Each one is my own writing.

## Topics

- **Africanis:** [Overview of the Africanis, a 7,000-year-old African landrace shaped by natural selection rather than human breeding programs. Brad covers their history, genetic health, and role as all-purpose village dogs.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/africanis?format=md)
- **Aggression:** [Breakdown of the major types of canine aggression including fear-based, territorial, resource guarding, predatory, pain-related, and idiopathic. Brad discusses breed predispositions, debunks myths, and emphasizes multifactorial causes.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/aggression?format=md)
- **Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog:** [History of the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, a rare breed from southern Georgia preserved by the Lane family. Brad covers their near-extinction, physical traits including glass eyes, protective temperament, and health considerations.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/alapaha-blue-blood-bulldog?format=md)
- **Azawakh:** [Profile of the Azawakh, a Saharan sighthound bred by the Tuareg people for endurance hunting in extreme desert heat. Brad covers their unique physiology, cultural significance, and territorial watchdog traits.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/azawakh?format=md)
- **Biewer Terrier:** [Origin story of the Biewer Terrier, which emerged from a recessive gene mutation in a Yorkshire Terrier litter in 1984 Germany. Brad highlights that it was the first breed recognized by the AKC through genetic testing rather than pedigree.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/biewer-terrier?format=md)
- **Breed Philosophy & Preservation:** [Brad's philosophy on breed preservation, landrace value, working selection, genetic history, and why function matters more than show-ring aesthetics.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/breedphilosophy-reservation?format=md)
- **Bull Baiting:** [Bull-baiting wasn't just a gruesome sport; it was a defining force in the development of specific canine traits, from physical endurance to unwavering tenacity.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/bull-baiting?format=md)
- **Canaan Dog:** [History of the Canaan Dog, a primitive breed that survived wild in the Negev Desert for nearly 2,000 years after the Roman destruction of Jerusalem. Brad covers their re-domestication by Dr. Rudolphina Menzel for Israeli military use and their desert survival traits.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/canaan-dog?format=md)
- **Carolina Dog:** [Profile of the Carolina Dog, a free-ranging landrace from the American Southeast with genetic ties to ancient East Asian canines. Brad discusses their primitive behaviors like snout-pit digging and their possible Bering Land Bridge origins.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/carolina-dog?format=md)
- **Carriage Dogs:** [History of carriage dogs from ancient Egypt to the 19th century, focusing on the Dalmatian's role running alongside horse-drawn vehicles. Brad covers their duties as guardians, firehouse dogs, and status symbols, plus modern preservation efforts.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/carriage-dogs?format=md)
- **Caucasian Shepherd:** [Overview of the Caucasian Shepherd (Ovcharka), a livestock guardian landrace from the Caucasus Mountains with multiple regional types. Brad contrasts working mountain dogs with Soviet-era show lines and discusses their guardian instincts.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/caucasian-shepherd?format=md)
- **Chernobyl Dogs:** [Examination of the feral dog population in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, descendants of pets abandoned after the 1986 disaster. Brad covers their accelerated genetic adaptation to radiation, enhanced DNA repair mechanisms, and implications for cancer research.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/chernobyl-dogs?format=md)
- **Civil Aggression:** [Explanation of civil aggression in protection dogs, the ability to independently assess and respond to human threats without training cues. Brad covers breeds like German Shepherds, Malinois, and Cane Corsos, plus the role of genetics, nerve strength, and Schutzhund training.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/civil-aggression?format=md)
- **Cloning and CRISPR:** [Overview of cloning and CRISPR gene-editing technologies applied to dogs, from correcting hip dysplasia and muscular dystrophy to preserving rare breeds like the Nenets Herding Laika. Brad discusses ethical concerns, costs, and future possibilities.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/cloning-crisper?format=md)
- **Cordoba Fighting Dog:** [History of the extinct Cordoba Fighting Dog from Argentina, bred from mastiffs and bull terriers for combat. Brad traces its origins, extreme aggression that prevented reproduction, extinction after Argentina's 1954 dog fighting ban, and its role as the foundation for the Dogo Argentino.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/cordoba-fighting-dog?format=md)
- **Coursing Mastiff:** [History of coursing mastiffs from Roman Molossian war dogs to the modern Cane Corso. Brad covers their dual role as hunters and guardians, near-extinction in mid-20th century Italy, revival in the 1970s, and modern lure coursing.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/coursing-mastiff?format=md)
- **Cuban Bloodhound:** [The Cuban Bloodhound, also known as the Dogo Cubano or Cuban Mastiff, was a formidable breed developed in Cuba during the 18th and 19th centuries.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/cuban-bloodhound?format=md)
- **Dhole:** [Profile of the dhole (Cuon alpinus), the Asiatic wild dog known for cooperative pack hunting with an 80% success rate. Brad covers their unique anatomy, whistling vocalizations, clan social structure, and remarkable hunting abilities including tree climbing.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/dhole?format=md)
- **Fixed Action Patterns (FAPs):** [Explanation of Fixed Action Patterns (FAPs), the hardwired behavioral sequences inherited from wolves and modified through selective breeding. Brad covers the predatory sequence, breed-specific examples like Border Collie stalking and retriever soft mouth, and FAP challenges in modern pet life.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/FAPs?format=md)
- **Greenland Dog:** [Overview of the Greenland Dog, a genetically pure Arctic breed shaped by 4,000 years of Inuit hunting culture. Brad covers their legal protections, cultural significance, and mythological connections.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/greenland-dog?format=md)
- **Hare Indian Dog:** [History of the extinct Hare Indian Dog, a small agile canid used by the Sahtú and Slavey peoples of northern Canada. Brad explores its debated coyote origins, physical traits, and reasons for its 19th-century disappearance.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/hare-indian-dog?format=md)
- **Higo Wolfdog:** [Emerging from the rugged mountains of Kumamoto Prefecture, the Higo Wolfdog was reportedly bred by hunters seeking the ultimate game-tracking companion.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/higo-wolfdog?format=md)
- **Hip-Hop History — Origins Through the Golden Age:** [The foundations of hip-hop from the Bronx origins through the golden age. Brad's knowledge of the history, key artists, albums, production evolution, and why it all matters.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/hip-hop-history?format=md)
- **Honshu Wolf:** [The Japanese wolf (Canis lupus hodophilax), extinct since the Meiji era, has long been shrouded in mystery.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/honshu-wolf?format=md)
- **Inbreeding:** [Brad examines why inbreeding in working dog programs backfires, citing data on lifespan reduction, behavioral instability, and kennel environment failures. Covers modern alternatives like genomic mate selection, enrichment protocols, and the Guiding Eyes for the Blind success story.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/inbreeding?format=md)
- **Japanese Hunting Culture and the Nihon Ken — Matagi, Bears, Big Game:** [The Japanese hunting culture the Nihon Ken came out of and still serves — matagi tradition, bear conflict, big-game indicating dogs, and why this context shapes Shigeru Kato's preservation arguments.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/nihon-ken-japanese-hunting-culture?format=md)
- **Karafuto Ken:** [History of the Karafuto Ken (Sakhalin Husky), a critically endangered sled dog from Sakhalin Island bred by the Nivkh people. Brad covers the famous 1958 Antarctic expedition survival story of Taro and Jiro, and current conservation challenges.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/karafuto-ken?format=md)
- **Laika:** [Overview of Russian Laika breeds including West Siberian, East Siberian, and Amur varieties. Brad covers their versatile roles as hunters, sled dogs, and reindeer herders, their importance to the fur trade, and the dramatic population collapse from Soviet-era policies.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/laika?format=md)
- **Livestock Guardian Dog Landraces:** [Survey of livestock guardian dog landraces across six regions: Anatolian Plateau (Kangal, Akbash), Caucasus Highlands, Central Asian steppes (Bankhar, Tobet), Tibetan Plateau, Balkans (Karakachan, Sarplaninac), and Iberian Peninsula. Brad details each region's terrain-specific adaptations and guardian strategies.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/LGD-landraces?format=md)
- **Lundehund:** [Profile of the Norwegian Lundehund, a spitz breed with six functional toes, extreme joint flexibility, and closeable ears adapted for puffin hunting in cliff crevices. Brad covers its near-extinction after puffin hunting bans and the resulting genetic bottleneck.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/lundehund?format=md)
- **Matagi Dog:** [History of the Matagi Dog (kuma-inu), the ancient bear-hunting companion of Japan's Matagi hunters in the Tohoku region. Brad covers their silent hunting technique (shinobi-gari), spiritual role in kamiumi ceremonies, Jomon-period origins, and legacy in modern Akita and Hokkaido breeds.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/matagi-dog?format=md)
- **Modern Hip-Hop — 2015 to Present:** [Brad's knowledge of modern hip-hop — Kendrick, Tyler, Earl, The Alchemist, Griselda, drill, the new lyricists, and the trends shaping hip-hop now.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/hip-hop-modern?format=md)
- **Nature Nurture:** [Brad explores the nature versus nurture debate in dog behavior, covering breed-specific genes (SLC6A4, DRD4), critical developmental windows, epigenetics from maternal stress, and modern tools like estimated breeding values and DNA-based enrichment programs.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/nature-nurture?format=md)
- **Neuter:** [Brad examines the benefits and risks of early dog neutering, including population control and cancer prevention versus orthopedic problems and endocrine issues in larger breeds. Covers evolving breed-specific timing recommendations.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/neuter?format=md)
- **New Guinea Singing Dog:** [Profile of the New Guinea Singing Dog, an extremely rare highland canid related to the Australian Dingo. Brad covers their unique harmonic vocalizations, extraordinary climbing and joint flexibility, 2016 rediscovery in the wild, and possible role as a link between ancient pariah dogs and modern breeds.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/new-guinea-singing-dog?format=md)
- **Nihon Ken — International Placements with Working Homes:** [Shigeru Kato's work placing Nihon Ken with serious working homes outside Japan — Norway hunters especially — as a hedge against the shrinking Japanese hunting population.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/nihon-ken-international-placements?format=md)
- **Nihon Ken — The Show vs Working Divide:** [Shigeru Kato's recurring argument that show-ring selection has hollowed out the Nihon Ken's working ability, especially in Shiba and Akita, and why hunting-first preservation is the only durable path.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/nihon-ken-show-vs-working-divide?format=md)
- **Nihon Ken Hunting Philosophy — Kan-i, Ryosei, Soboku:** [Shigeru Kato's foundational position on the Nihon Ken — that hunting is the breed's purpose, not optional flavor, and that the three temperament qualities kan-i, ryosei, and soboku in the standards exist to preserve working dogs.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/nihon-ken-hunting-philosophy?format=md)
- **Nihon Ken: Japan's Native Dogs:** [Overview of Japan's native Nihon Ken hunting breeds including Shikoku Ken, Kai Ken, Hokkaido Ken, and Kishu Ken. Brad covers each breed's regional specialization, cultural monument status, and unique traits like tree climbing and silent hunting.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/nihon-ken?format=md)
- **NIPPO, Kai Ken Aigokai, and the Nihon Ken Preservation Societies:** [How the Nihon Ken preservation societies are structured — NIPPO as umbrella plus breed-specific societies (Kai Ken Aigokai, Akita Inu Hozonkai, etc.) — what they prioritize, and how Shigeru Kato reads NIPPO registration trends.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/nihon-ken-nippo-standards?format=md)
- **Norwegian Elkhound:** [History of the Norwegian Elkhound, one of Europe's oldest breeds with 6,000 years of Scandinavian heritage. Brad covers their Viking-era burial practices, moose and bear hunting roles, distinctive melodic bark used in cooperative hunts, and independent temperament.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/norwegian-elkhound?format=md)
- **Otterhound:** [Profile of the Otterhound, a critically rare medieval British breed with fewer individuals than giant pandas. Brad covers their waterproof coat, webbed feet, exceptional underwater scent-tracking ability, and history as prized possessions of British royalty.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/otterhound?format=md)
- **Portuguese Guardian:** [Overview of Portugal's four livestock guardian breeds: Estrela Mountain Dog, Rafeiro do Alentejo, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Transmontano Mastiff. Brad covers their distinct regional working styles, team-based guarding strategies, and ongoing role protecting flocks from returning wolf populations.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/portuguese-guardian?format=md)
- **Pre-Victorian Breed Diversity:** [A 2025 morphometrics study of 600+ canine skulls — modern dogs, modern wolves, and ancient canines up to 50,000 years old — shows pre-Victorian dogs were already physically diverse, with some skulls resembling modern whippets and dachshunds. Brad reads the finding as empirical support for landrace and working-pressure selection over kennel-club aesthetic standardization.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/pre-victorian-breed-diversity?format=md)
- **Predator Aggression:** [Brad distinguishes predator aggression from prey drive and examines how breeds like the Karelian Bear Dog, Kangal, Great Pyrenees, and Caucasian Ovcharka use different strategies to deter large predators. Covers Neolithic origins, modern conservation applications, and practical challenges.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/predator-aggression?format=md)
- **Rat Baiting:** [What started as a practical solution to a serious problem—controlling disease-carrying rats—transformed into a brutal gambling sport that shaped the development of some of today's most tenacious dog breeds.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/rat-baiting?format=md)
- **Ryukyu Inu:** [Overview of the Ryukyu Inu, a rare ancient breed from Okinawa known for boar hunting, tree-climbing ability via rear dewclaws, and critically endangered status with only around 400 individuals remaining.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/ryukyu-inu?format=md)
- **Saluki:** [History of the Saluki, one of the oldest domesticated breeds with over 5,000 years of Middle Eastern heritage. Covers their sacred status in Bedouin culture, falcon-assisted hunting partnerships, and unique desert adaptations.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/saluki?format=md)
- **Samoyed:** [History of the Samoyed as a working breed of the Nenets people in Siberia, covering their roles as sled dogs, reindeer herders, and camp heaters. Includes their use in Fridtjof Nansen's 1893 Arctic expedition.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/samoyed?format=md)
- **Sarabi:** [Profile of the Sarabi, a massive Iranian livestock guardian breed from the Sarab region. Covers their 200-pound size, independent decision-making, extreme bite force, and use guarding against wolves, bears, and leopards.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/sarabi?format=md)
- **Sarplaninac:** [Profile of the Sarplaninac, a livestock guardian breed from the Sar Mountains of the Balkans with Molossian ancestry. Covers their independent working style, ability to face wolves, bears, and lynx, and use of intimidation over aggression.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/sarplaninac?format=md)
- **Satsuma Dog:** [History of the extinct Satsuma Dog from Kagoshima, Japan, tracing its Jomon-period origins through its connection to samurai Saigo Takamori. Covers the failed 1989 revival effort on Koshikijima Island and its frequent confusion with the Samoyed breed.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/satsuma-dog?format=md)
- **Spanish Mastiff:** [History of the Spanish Mastiff and its role protecting merino sheep along medieval transhumance routes for the La Mesta wool trade. Covers their strategic guarding style, massive size, and over 2,000 years of working heritage.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/spanish-mastiff?format=md)
- **Swedish Elkhound:** [Overview of the Swedish Elkhound (Jamthund), a Scandinavian hunting breed developed in the Jamtland region to track and bay moose and bears. Covers their wolf-like appearance, silent tracking style, and close bond with Scandinavian families.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/swedish-elkhound?format=md)
- **Tahltan Bear Dog:** [History of the extinct Tahltan Bear Dog, a small but fierce breed used by the Tahltan people of British Columbia to hunt black and grizzly bears. Covers their unique fox-like appearance, snow-hunting tactics, and extinction declared in 1979.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/tahltan-bear-dog?format=md)
- **Taigan:** [Profile of the Taigan, a rare high-altitude sighthound from the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Covers their unusual scenting ability for a sighthound, wolf-hunting capability, partnership with golden eagles, and adaptation to thin mountain air.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/taigan?format=md)
- **Telomian:** [Profile of the Telomian, an extremely rare Malaysian jungle breed developed by the Orang Asli people. Covers their unique ladder-climbing ability, snake-hunting instincts, rotatable wrists, and discovery by the Western world in the 1960s.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/telomian?format=md)
- **Thai Ridgeback:** [Overview of the Thai Ridgeback, one of only three ridgeback breeds in the world. Covers their ancient origins in eastern Thailand, cobra-hunting ability, geographic isolation preserving primitive traits, and blue-black tongue.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/thai-ridgeback?format=md)
- **The Nihon Ken — PADS Journal Article:** [Brad Anderson's published article in the Journal of the International Society for Preservation of Primitive Aboriginal Dogs covering all six Nihon Ken breeds, their history, genetic studies, hunting traditions, and preservation challenges.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/nihon-ken-pads-article?format=md)
- **Turkish Breeds:** [Survey of Turkish working dog breeds including the Kangal, Akbas, and Kars Dog. Covers their distinct regional specializations, instinct-driven guarding style, and Turkey's strict breeding and export laws to preserve bloodlines.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/turkish-breeds?format=md)
- **War Dogs:** [History of military working dogs from ancient Lydia to modern Belgian Malinois in special operations, including ethical considerations.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/war-dogs?format=md)
- **Xoloitzcuintle:** [History of the Xoloitzcuintle (Mexican Hairless Dog) spanning 3,500 years of Mesoamerican culture. Covers their sacred role in Aztec mythology, the FOXI3 gene mutation causing hairlessness, near-extinction during colonization, and modern revival championed by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/xoloitzcuintle?format=md)

## Interviews and media

- **Boerboel: Civil Aggression vs. Fear-Based Reactivity:** [An analysis of the Boerboel's utility as a personal protection dog, distinguishing stable civil aggression from genetic fear and hyper-vigilance common in modern guardian breeds.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/boerboel?format=md)
- **Brad Anderson Update Video: Preservation Breeding & Management:** [Brad Anderson discusses his multi-breed preservation program, covering management logistics, genetic selection for working ability versus show standards, and the specific roles of his Akitas, Tosas, and LGDs in a high-predator environment.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/brad-anderson-update-preservation?format=md)
- **Brad Anderson: The World's Most Eclectic Dog Man:** [A deep dive into Brad Anderson's preservation efforts for rare Japanese and Landrace breeds, covering his import history, kennel management philosophy, and specific experience with fighting and hunting dogs in New Mexico.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/worlds-most-eclectic-dog-man-2018?format=md)
- **Bully Kutta: The Indian and Pakistan Mastiff:** [An analysis of the Bully Kutta's working origins and temperament, specifically defining the 'handler soft' characteristic of large mastiffs and contrasting the breed's online hype with the reality of ownership.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/bully-kutta-interview?format=md)
- **Central Asian Shepherds: The Ultimate Livestock Guardian:** [Brad Anderson details the Central Asian Shepherd's utility as a nomadic landrace, his preservationist approach to importing lineages, and the breed's distinct 'sky guarding' instincts and suitability for yaks and goats.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/central-asian-shepherds-the-ultimate-livestock-guardian?format=md)
- **Dogo Argentino: The Big Cat Hunter:** [Brad Anderson discusses the history of the Dogo Argentino, its specific application in hazing mountain lions in the American West, and the realities of breed health and temperament.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/dogo-argentino-the-big-cat-hunter?format=md)
- **Dogumentary TV Live w/ Brad Anderson:** [Brad Anderson of Yamabushi Kennel details his preservation breeding strategy for Kai Ken and Tosa Inu, focusing on the critical distinction between Aigokai and Nippo registries, high-altitude conditioning in Colorado, and a unique retirement model to prevent kennel blindness.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/dogumentary-tv-live-brad-anderson?format=md)
- **Functional Preservation: The Kai Ken & Japanese Breeds with Brad Anderson:** [Brad Anderson discusses the functional preservation of Japanese hunting breeds, specifically the Kai Ken and Tosa Inu, contrasting their working history with modern show standards and detailing his breeding program's focus on gameness and environmental adaptation.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/functional-preservation?format=md)
- **Introduction to Beyond the Breed: Bridging the Gap Between Native Japanese Breeds and American Canine Culture:** [Brad Anderson introduces his podcast series 'Beyond the Breed', discussing his extensive experience with Japanese native dogs, his work in breed preservation, and his unique philosophy on dog management and selection.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/introduction-to-beyond-the-breed?format=md)
- **Karelian Bear Dog: Landrace Origins and Large Game Specialization:** [An analysis of the Karelian Bear Dog's divergence from the Laika landrace, specific import selection for bear lines, and management comparisons against the West Siberian Laika.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/karelian-bear-dog-interview?format=md)
- **Nihon Ken Preservation Strategies & Breed Specifics:** [I detail the preservation strategies for Kai, Kishu, Hokkaido, and Shikoku Ken, focusing on combating the founder effect in the West and navigating the specific genetic crises facing each breed in Japan.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/nihon-ken-preservation-strategies-breed-specifics?format=md)
- **Soviet Red Star Genetics & The Caucasian Ovcharka:** [Brad Anderson details the Soviet military origins of the Caucasian Ovcharka, distinguishing the breed's human-aggressive territorial function from aboriginal landraces and outlining the 'shock and awe' defense philosophy.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/the-caucasian-ovcharka?format=md)
- **The Armenian Gampr: Landrace Genetics and Functional Utility:** [Technical breakdown of the Armenian Gampr's role as a Trans-Caucasian landrace LGD, contrasting its site-fidelity and human suspicion against Turkish breeds, and detailing importation logistics from indigenous village populations.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/the-armenian-gampr?format=md)
- **Tosa Inu: Japan's National Fighting Dog:** [A technical overview of the Tosa Inu's origins as a counter-strategy to Akita fighting dogs, the logistics of preservation breeding via importation, and the specific temperament traits that distinguish them from other mastiff breeds.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/tosa-inu-japan-national-fighting-dog?format=md)
- **West Siberian Laika: The Ultimate Small Game Hunter:** [A technical overview of the West Siberian Laika as a primitive landrace breed, contrasting their 'molding' training style with Western gun dogs and correcting the misconception that they are primarily large game hunters.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/west-siberian-laika-interview?format=md)

## Projects

- **Coherence — A Novel:** [Brad's novel Coherence, published under the name Ezra Cairn. A first-person narrative about a monitoring systems engineer who builds an instrument to detect a sub-infrasound signal and gradually merges with his own machine. Set in Albuquerque and Taos, New Mexico.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/coherence?format=md)
- **lunarchia.com:** [Brad's experimental web project pushing creative and technical boundaries outside of client work.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/lunarchia?format=md)
- **simulacria.org:** [Brad's experimental web project exploring digital identity, simulation, and the boundary between authentic and constructed experience.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/simulacria?format=md)
- **Sound Design & Eurorack:** [Brad's sound design practice is centered on a three-case Eurorack modular system — hands-on, hardware-first synthesis with a focus on generative ambient, experimental textures, and the unpredictable.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/sound-design?format=md)
- **The Containerverse:** [The Containerverse is Brad's philosophical work exploring consciousness, containers, and reality through dialogues with Finny the teddy bear philosopher.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/containerverse?format=md)

## Cooking

- **Base Ingredients — Aromatics:** [Brad's reference for aromatic base ingredients across world cuisines — French mirepoix, Italian soffritto, German Suppengrün (soup greens), Cajun holy trinity, Thai curry paste, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/base-ingedients-aromatics?format=md)
- **Base Ingredients — Bay Leaves:** [Brad's reference for bay leaf varieties and analogs across 26 world cuisines — laurel, tej patta, curry leaf, makrut lime leaf, daun salam, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/base-ingedients-bay-leaves?format=md)
- **Base Ingredients — Dry Ingredients:** [Brad's reference for base dry spices and herbs across 26 world cuisines — peppercorns, paprika, cumin, berbere, garam masala, star anise, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/base-ingedients-dry-ingredients?format=md)
- **Brad's Italian Soup:** [Brad's hearty Italian soup with homemade chicken broth, Italian sausage, white beans, roasted tomatoes, spinach, and ditalini pasta.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/brad-s-italian-soup?format=md)
- **Dried Chiles for Chili:** [Reference guide to dried chiles for chili — grouped by flavor profile (fruity, sweet, smoky, heat-focused) with Scoville ratings, flavor notes, and protein pairings.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/dried-chiles-for-chili?format=md)
- **Green Chile Stew:** [Brad's New Mexican green chile stew with pork butt, poblano and jalapeño peppers, green enchilada sauce, and cumin.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/green-chile-stew?format=md)
- **Papa Brad's Italian Chicken Soup:** [Papa Brad's simple Italian chicken soup with a whole chicken, vegetables, oregano, basil, and celery seed — served over rice or noodles.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/papa-brad-s-italian-chicken-soup?format=md)
- **Pizza Soup:** [Brad's pizza-inspired soup with homemade meatballs, pepperoni, roasted tomatoes, harissa, and a broiler-finished cheese crust.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/pizza-soup?format=md)
- **Sauces & Marinades:** [Brad's original sauce and marinade recipes including Creole BBQ Sauce, Cherry Chipotle Maple BBQ Sauce, Caribbean Sauce, and Jerk Marinade.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/sauces-marinades?format=md)
- **Spice Blends:** [Brad's original spice blend recipes — Haute Thai, Peruvian, Caribbean, El Taoseño, Umami Tsunami, Lucky Kentucky, Mole Nuevo, Ras el Hanout, Mala, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/spice-blends?format=md)
- **Thai Red Curry Soup:** [Brad's Thai red curry soup with coconut milk, spatchcocked chicken, Thai basil, lemongrass, fenugreek, turmeric, and rice noodles.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/thai-red-curry-soup?format=md)
- **Tortilla Soup:** [Brad's chicken tortilla soup with a masa harina roux, roasted peppers and tomatoes, annato, cumin, and fried tortilla strips.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/tortilla-soup?format=md)
- **What's In Season — Northern New Mexico:** [Northern New Mexico (Taos area, ~7000ft elevation) produce, foraging, and hunting calendar — what's coming in, peaking, and wrapping up each month. Used by the cooking Scout and answers chat queries about local seasonal eating.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/northern-nm-seasonal?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Australian Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Australian sauces — bush tomato chutney, pepperberry sauce, wattleseed cream, Kakadu plum, lemon myrtle aioli, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-australian-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Balkan & Eastern European Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Balkan and Eastern European sauces — ajvar, lutenitsa, tzatziki, horseradish, mujdei, mushroom gravy, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-balkan-and-eastern-european-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — BBQ Sauces:** [Brad's reference for BBQ sauces worldwide — Kansas City, Memphis, Carolina, Alabama white, Texas mop, chimichurri, jerk, bulgogi, yakitori tare, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-bbq-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Central Asian & Caucasus Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Central Asian and Caucasus sauces — Georgian tkemali, satsebeli, adjika, satsivi, Azerbaijani narsharab, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-central-asian-and-caucasus-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Chinese Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Chinese sauces — Sichuan chili oil, kung pao, char siu, sweet and sour, dumpling dipping sauce, sesame peanut, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-chinese-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Filipino Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Filipino sauces — toyomansi, adobo, inasal marinade, bagoong, lechon sauce, banana ketchup, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-filipino-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Hot Sauces:** [Brad's reference for hot sauces worldwide — harissa, gochujang, piri-piri, sambal oelek, Louisiana-style, zhug, Sichuan chili oil, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-hot-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Indian Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Indian sauces — curry bases, paneer butter masala, korma, vindaloo paste, coconut chutney, tamarind chutney, raita, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-indian-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Italian Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Italian sauces — pesto genovese, ragù alla bolognese, carbonara, amatriciana, puttanesca, cacio e pepe, bagna cauda, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-italian-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Japanese Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Japanese sauces — teriyaki, ponzu, yakitori tare, tonkatsu, okonomiyaki, miso dengaku, unagi tare, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-japanese-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Korean Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Korean sauces — ssamjang, bulgogi and galbi marinades, bibimbap sauce, tteokbokki sauce, yangnyeom chicken, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-korean-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Latin American Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Latin American sauces — chimichurri, mojo criollo, guasacaca, pebre, salsa criolla, wasakaka, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-latin-american-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Marinades:** [Brad's reference for marinades worldwide — jerk, tandoori yogurt, bulgogi, char siu, chermoula, peri-peri, huli-huli, mojo, bourbon, and 30+ more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-marinades?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Mediterranean Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Mediterranean sauces — tzatziki, tahini, toum, romesco, pesto, harissa, muhammara, aioli, bagna cauda, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-mediterranean-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Mexican Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Mexican sauces — salsa roja, salsa verde, mole poblano, mole negro, pico de gallo, adobo, pipián verde, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-mexican-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Mother Sauces:** [Brad's reference for mother sauces and foundational bases worldwide — béchamel, velouté, espagnole, hollandaise, marinara, dark roux, sofrito, curry base, dashi, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-mother-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Nordic & Northern European Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Nordic and Northern European sauces — lingonberry, dill-mustard (hovmästarsås), Danish remoulade, cloudberry cream, meatball gravy, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-nordic-and-northern-european-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Spanish Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Spanish sauces — romesco, alioli, mojo picón, mojo verde, and salsa verde from Catalonia and the Canary Islands.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-spanish-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Taiwanese Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Taiwanese sauces — three-cup sauce, five-spice master stock, shacha (satay), sesame paste, Hakka tangerine sauce, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-taiwanese-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Thai Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Thai sauces — nam prik pao, pad Thai sauce, peanut satay sauce, nam jim jeaw, sweet chili, gai yang marinade, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-thai-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — Vietnamese Sauces:** [Brad's reference for Vietnamese sauces — nước chấm, peanut-hoisin, lemongrass BBQ marinade, tamarind dip, mắm nêm, sa tế chili oil, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-vietnamese-sauces?format=md)
- **World Sauces — West & Central African Sauces:** [Brad's reference for West and Central African sauces — obe ata, shito, egusi soup, maafe, peanut stew, yassa, moambe, and more.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/world-sauces-west-central-african-sauces?format=md)

## Notes

- **About Brad Anderson:** [Brad wasn't a dog person growing up — he came to dogs in his 20s through obsessive research, and his first dog was a Shiba Inu. His wife Jen's background as a CPDT-KA certified trainer deepened the interest into a lifelong mission.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/brad-anderson?format=md)
- **Brad Anderson - Professional Background:** [25+ years of software development from multimedia and Flash through modern TypeScript and AI orchestration.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/resume?format=md)
- **Brad Anderson — Biography:** [Biographical overview of Brad Anderson — programmer, dog breeder, and conservationist known for rare breed preservation, particularly Nihon Ken breeds and mastiffs.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/brad-anderson-biography?format=md)
- **Flash — lineage and the Backcountry Companion foundation:** [Flash is a dog I bred myself — sire Juko (purebred Karelian Bear Dog from Finland), dam Smokey (Irish Wolfhound x Malamute x Husky, the foundation of the Backcountry Companion project).](https://bradanderson.org/writing/flash-lineage?format=md)
- **Flickr — photography:** [Brad's Flickr — dog photos plus New Mexico landscapes, stitched panoramas, and night/dark-sky work.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/flickr-dog-photos?format=md)
- **Homestead Tech — Off-Grid Setup at 7,500 ft:** [Brad's homestead and off-grid infrastructure at the Carson National Forest property near Taos — LiFePO4 solar, a GOES weather satellite ground station, earth-tube passive cooling, and a multi-path network (Kit Carson fiber primary, Starlink backup, Starlink Mini in the Tacoma).](https://bradanderson.org/writing/homestead-tech?format=md)
- **MF DOOM — The Greatest MC:** [Brad's deep knowledge of MF DOOM — his favorite rapper of all time. Covers the full career, every alias, discography, production style, lyrical genius, and legacy.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/mf-doom?format=md)
- **Music — What I Listen To:** [Brad's music taste — underground hip-hop, 90s industrial/alternative, and IDM. No mainstream anything. Hip-hop is where he spends the most listening time.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/music?format=md)
- **The Cosmic Code: How DNA Broadcasts Consciousness Across the Universe:** [Finny the Bear explores DNA as a cosmic communication protocol — not just a code for building life, but a message from the universe to itself. The third in the Finny series after The Containerverse and The Efficiency Trap.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/cosmic-code?format=md)
- **The Triad of Disclosure: A Framework for Non-Human Intelligence:** [A framework connecting AGI, quantum computing, and non-human intelligence through temporal depth and convergence.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/triad-of-disclosure?format=md)
- **Underground Hip-Hop — The Artists I Follow:** [Brad's deep knowledge of underground and alternative hip-hop — Aesop Rock, El-P, The Roots, Open Mike Eagle, Danny Brown, and the wider underground scene.](https://bradanderson.org/writing/hip-hop-underground?format=md)

**Also read:** [Breeds](https://bradanderson.org/breeds?format=md) · [About Brad](https://bradanderson.org/about?format=md)

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