RobbinMann Webboard User Reg: 12-19-2006
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I happened to take a really close look at Levi's pedigree last night and noticed that several of the dogs have a DNA behind their name. Now I read that they do this testing randomly to test for blood clot disorders??? Can anyone elaborate on this for me? I'd like to understand this process a little better.
Was it a DNA # on an AKC pedigree? The AKC requires that dogs that are collected or used more than seven times be DNA verified for record keeping purposes. My young male has not been used as of yet but I had him collected so had to have him DNA verified. That might be what you saw.
As to testing for genetic disorders, I know that the CHIC repository collects blood from specific breeds to use in research for breed specific disorders. I just had all three of my current dogs collected and donated the blood samples to CHIC for future genetic disorder research involving ACDs.
Yes, unfortunately that is a reason for ensuring that a breeder's record keeping is truthful. Another reason is that now the AKC will accept multiple sired litters where the pups are all DNA tested as are the parents to ensure that the correct sire is listed on the pedigree.
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Well, I figured it out. Apparently, DNA testing is becoming quite popular in establishing proper genetics in dogs. There is a lot of fraud out there concerning the true progeny of these dogs. DNA testing is becoming more and more prevalent in establishing true identity. According to my sources, DNA markers on the pedigree is VERY desirable. It has also been made known to me that the DNA bank that is being acquired will at some point be used to try and isolate and create cures for diseases within the breed. This is a costly endeavor and the breeders that are willing to provide these blood markers are setting a precedence for making sure that dogs are sold as who they say they are and helping with medical advancements in the breed.
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