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Lady of Yorkies · 08-28-2006, 03:11 PM

Does anyone know how much it costs for DNA testing? My 2nd male climbed out of the top of the cage, I didn't know he could climb, and got my female who has already bred to my first male. Neither of my males or my female have been tested so I think I'm looking at a lot of money. Sylvia

Lacy's Mom · 08-28-2006, 04:03 PM

Around $38.00 per sample, mom, dad and each pup.

http://www.vetdnacenter.com/canine-parentage-test.html

Lady of Yorkies · 08-28-2006, 04:44 PM

Do you know how it is done? I mean do I take them to my vet to have blood drawn? Cause the office visit would add to the cost. Sylvia

Lacy's Mom · 08-28-2006, 05:22 PM

It is just a cheek swab, not blood. They send you everything you need plus directions.

Lady of Yorkies · 08-28-2006, 05:56 PM

Have you ever had to have it done on puppies? I can tell my babies apart but does the AKC require some kind of proof of which one is which? Sylvia

Lacy's Mom · 08-28-2006, 06:30 PM

As far as I know, AKC doesn't require any proof. They will register any puppy from any two AKC parents that you provide. I have never had this problem so you might want to contact AKC and ask what happens when one litter has two fathers. I guess you would need to register two litters and then AKC might want the DNA results, but it will be your responsibility to know which puppy belongs to which DNA test results.

I have never used this lab for dogs, but have used it for sexing birds.

Lacy's Mom · 08-28-2006, 06:39 PM

Here's the info. from AKC about multiple sire litter registrations - sounds like they charge you an additional $200.00 if you have two sires. It also sounds like they can do the testing.

http://www.akc.org/dna/multisire.cfm

Breny · 08-28-2006, 06:41 PM

I have one male I plan to use with one female. If they have a couple litters does he have to have DNA testing?

txshopper73 · 08-28-2006, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Breny

I have one male I plan to use with one female. If they have a couple litters does he have to have DNA testing?

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.

http://www.akc.org/dna/fus_faq.cfm

doortego · 08-28-2006, 06:59 PM

HMM Is this recently required testing, the reason so many breeders are using APRI instead of AKC?

txshopper73 · 08-28-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by doortego

HMM Is this recently required testing, the reason so many breeders are using APRI instead of AKC?

Could be! That way, mills can breed all they want without anyone breathing down their necks.

Breny · 08-28-2006, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

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.

http://www.akc.org/dna/fus_faq.cfm

Thank you!!!

08-28-2006, 03:11 PM	#1
Lady of Yorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,562	DNA testing? Does anyone know how much it costs for DNA testing? My 2nd male climbed out of the top of the cage, I didn't know he could climb, and got my female who has already bred to my first male. Neither of my males or my female have been tested so I think I'm looking at a lot of money. Sylvia

08-28-2006, 06:41 PM	#8
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	I have one male I plan to use with one female. If they have a couple litters does he have to have DNA testing? __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

08-28-2006, 04:03 PM	#2
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Around $38.00 per sample, mom, dad and each pup. http://www.vetdnacenter.com/canine-parentage-test.html

08-28-2006, 04:44 PM	#3
Lady of Yorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,562	Do you know how it is done? I mean do I take them to my vet to have blood drawn? Cause the office visit would add to the cost. Sylvia

08-28-2006, 05:22 PM	#4
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	It is just a cheek swab, not blood. They send you everything you need plus directions.

08-28-2006, 05:56 PM	#5
Lady of Yorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,562	Have you ever had to have it done on puppies? I can tell my babies apart but does the AKC require some kind of proof of which one is which? Sylvia

08-28-2006, 06:30 PM	#6
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	As far as I know, AKC doesn't require any proof. They will register any puppy from any two AKC parents that you provide. I have never had this problem so you might want to contact AKC and ask what happens when one litter has two fathers. I guess you would need to register two litters and then AKC might want the DNA results, but it will be your responsibility to know which puppy belongs to which DNA test results. I have never used this lab for dogs, but have used it for sexing birds.

08-28-2006, 06:39 PM	#7
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Here's the info. from AKC about multiple sire litter registrations - sounds like they charge you an additional $200.00 if you have two sires. It also sounds like they can do the testing. http://www.akc.org/dna/multisire.cfm

08-28-2006, 06:59 PM	#10
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	HMM Is this recently required testing, the reason so many breeders are using APRI instead of AKC?