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Originally Posted by Ladymom  If you read my post carefully, that's exactly what I say, that papers don't guarantee what a puppy will look like as an adult. A puppy with AKC papers can be pretty far from the standard as an adult if the breeder is a puppy mill or backyard breeder.
The AKC is the only registry that requires DNA testing. Most of the "alternative" registries require nothing more than a picture and the signature of two witnesses stating that the dog is purebred....and the witnesses don't have to be experts or vets. Your neighbor or Uncle Harry will do just fine.  |
Sorry I misunderstood. Been a long week here. I think AKC is the best but not fool proof and that is how I took it...like I said sorry I misunderstood.
As far as AKC requiring DNA they do not unless you have a frequent stud.
quoted from AKC
Effective for litters whelped on or after July 1, 2000, AKC DNA Profiling is required if a stud dog is classified as a Frequently Used Sire, meaning that he has produced seven or more litters in his lifetime or more than three litters in a calendar year.
2. Is this requirement for Dams as well?
No. The requirement only applies to stud dogs meeting the above criteria. Breeders may, of course, voluntarily DNA Profile other breeding stock or offspring through the DNA Profile Program.
Not wanting to agrue but don't want a new person looking for a pup think that all AKC are DNA'ed. Even uncle Harry's yorkie could jump the fence and get by the AKC.
just sayin..