says Should AKC require DNA testing to both sires and dams prior to any litter registration processing? NO! No! It’s a huge expense and I feel it’s just another money making attempt. –Anonymous
“YES! I’M ALL FOR DNA TESTING OF ALL BREEDING DOGS.”
No. It is easy to do at any time if there is any doubt or confusion as to parentage. Breeders are already subject to too many restrictions without adding yet another expense and hoop to jump through. Although there may be a few bad apples/cheaters, we need to have some faith and trust in fel- low breeders. –Anonymous In theory this might be nice, but I will say no, and my reasoning follows: while we really could use DNA testing, the level AKC now uses can so easily be masked that it really doesn’t tell us as much as we would like to think! I also think it would likely put another barrier between litters and reg- istrations, driving registrations down further. –Anonymous No, AKC should not get involved in the DNA test- ing requirements. It will just cost breeders more money, which they don’t have. Breeders of integrity don’t need to be monitored, don’t penalize them for doing things right. –Debra Wiley-Cuevas Absolutely not. This will become another way for AKC to make money. CHIC is making money now—AKC might want a piece. –Suzie Campbell No. If there is sufficient reason to believe that some pedi- grees have been compromised, those parents should be DNA tested. Deal with it on a case-by-case basis. –Arlene Grimes I can only see this as a program for AKC to get more money (DNA test kit and processing) and serve no purpose to breed- ers. If there is any issue with the parenthood of a puppy, then the sire, dam and the puppy would have to have a DNA test. It would be cheaper for breeders to pay the expense when there is a need than just do the DNA for no reason other than AKC gaining more income off of us. –Anonymous “NO. IF THERE IS SUFFICIENT REASON TO BELIEVE THAT SOME PEDIGREES HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED, THOSE PARENTS SHOULD BE DNA TESTED. DEAL WITH IT ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.”
Yes! I’m all for DNA testing of all breeding dogs. I see too many suspicious litters and personally know of a couple of dual sores litters wherein the breeder wanted to claim one sire to keep costs down or because they didn’t know what they were doing. –Anonymous Yes, every puppy I sell is sent to AKC for DNA verification and the swab is taken in front of the new owner to verify that the puppy they are buying is what I am selling, results are forwarded to the new owners when they are returned. Also I have each puppy micro-chipped before it leaves my kennel and that information is sent with the DNA to AKC and new owners. It is unfortunate that many breeders would not want it done as they have several litters, some just weeks apart and who knows who is from what litter. –Brenda D. Pierhal Yes, tests required for each breed by the parent club should be required for AKC registration. This will discourage people who pretend to be good breeders, but are only in it for the money. –Russ Gibson I already DNA all our boys and most of the girls are also done, so I think it is a great idea. I wish the process was fast- er; it takes quite some time to submit and get results back. –Anonymous Ever since AKC instituted their DNA test kits for parent- age identification and genetic identity purposes in the year 2000, I have had all of my breeding dogs profiled and geneti- cally registered with AKC—both males and females. To me it was illogical to only test males! I wanted each of my puppies mapped completely. –Linda McKee Yes, I believe that all sires should have registered DNA pro- files. It is usually the sire that comes into question as the dam is the one who gave physical birth to the puppies. A reason for a DNA registry for bitches can be argued to verify parent- age in the event of orphaned puppies. Also if the parentage of the dam is later called into question due to age or some physi- cal ailment. Right now, AKC requires that a DNA profile be registered for any male that has sired three or more litters. If profiles are required on all breeding stock, all reports of ques- tionable parentage can be verified and solved much quick- er. It also allows for a more reliable and authentic pedigree file. –Donna Bruce
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