Just FYI about the DNA kits available on AKC's website - those are for DNA profiling ONLY (for the frequently used Sires program)> Akc just runs the DNA and stores it, they don't do anything with it unless there is an audit or complaint.
Here is the info from the AKC for the Customer DNA Complaint program:
Effective July 1, 2002: Any AKC customer who questions the recorded parentage of a dog or litter may submit a complaint in writing to the AKC requesting DNA testing. The complaint must be accompanied by a deposit of $500.00. If the allegation is sustained the deposit is returned. If the allegation is not sustained, the deposit is forfeited and becomes the property of The American Kennel Club.
In cases where parentage is shown to be incorrect, AKC will work with customers to correct the registrations of dogs and litters when possible. The responsible parties will be billed for the DNA processing costs and registration correction fees. Registration services will be placed on hold until payment is made. When corrections cannot be made, the necessary registrations will be converted to
Conditional Registration. The AKC disciplinary procedures will apply to exclusions discovered as a result of this policy