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Originally Posted by bjh  Over the years I have had dogs with those lines in them but I have never produced a parti. Some people think that years ago, because many of the show exhibitors were importing dogs, that is how the parti got started. It is really hard after all these years for one to sort out fact from fiction.
I have raised yorkies for 14 years and none of my dogs were ever dna'ed until AKC started the frequently used sire program. Since the AKC has started collecting dna on the frequently used sires I figure people are being much more careful. Even so, the breeders that only produce a couple of litters a year might never have to send in dna on any of their dogs, especially if they retire their male before he produces 7 litters and they don't use him more than three times in a year. |
Barb,
Most everyone I know has the dogs they are planning to show dna'd, usually upon registering them. It's pretty well done on whether or not they are going to produce 1 litter or year or never use the dog for 7 litters or 3 times in one year. It's just something I do. I've even begun DNAing me females.