Canine DNA

Canine DNA Basics

Some useful information on the truth of canine genetic testing

MIDWEST TESTS ALL PARENTS OF OUR PUPPIES THROUGH EMBARKVET DNA.

OUR DOGS DO NOT HAVE GENETIC CONDITIONS THAT THEY CAN PASS ON THAT WOULD AFFECT THE FUTURE HEALTH OF THEIR OFFSPRING.

ONLY ACCEPT A PUPPY OR DOG FROM A BREEDER WHO GENETICALLY TESTS AND IS WILLING TO PROVE IT, NOT JUST SAY IT.

THESE RESULTS ARE SHARED WITH OUR VETERINARY TEAM AND CLIENTS.

IN THESE TIMES, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO VALID REASON (financial or otherwise) FOR ANY REPUTABLE BREEDER TO SKIP THIS CRUTIAL STEP. THE VERY HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF YOUR FUTURE COMPANION DEPENDS ON IT.

Some puppies are tested prior to placement by Midwest and are always available at the request of a client buyer.

The American Kennel Club uses MMI Genomics for DNA Profiling. A DNA profile is used for ID purposes only. Each animal has a unique DNA makeup and your genetics testing company uses a panel of markers for identifying the specific set of allele sizes that make your animal unique. This provides an accurate method to prove ownership and solve questions regarding parentage. For example, a DNA profile from an individual can be compared to DNA profiles of its "alleged" parents to determine whether they are truly the biological parents. A DNA profile will not determine the breed make-up or verify breed purity. Let me say that again another way...DNA profiling can determine parentage and genetic identity but NOT the breed.