Females can be DNA'ed too if breeders want. If they are imports (with Export Pedigrees) - they must be DNA'ed if you want to register a litter now with AKC. But you do not have to DNA females if not imports.
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He also said he thought Diggy is a Splitter and carries the piebald gene. I am trying to track his pedigree down and see if I can trace it back. Is there anything else I need to do?? Additonal tests? I did Bile Acid, should I test for hips and knees? - Diggy4
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If he is a carrier of the piebald gene - why would you breed him - does he have a lot of white on him? Here is a link about this:
http://members.aol.com/CYorkie/BiewerTriColor.html
Aditional tests? Yes check legs, knees, hips, heart, and eyes. I also get a full blood panel too besides the Bile Acid done on the ones I would breed. It just gives you more information. As you know it does not guarantee that their pups will have any problems, but does inform you more to make a better educated decision.
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