DNA - what impact does this have? - Page 1

Hello, I have a very serious question here for both the AKC and SV experts. DNA testing is a required test in Germany and is becoming more required by AKC. But what is this test doing for the integrity of the Breeding? Are the organizations cross referencing the information or is this just another way to get more money from the average dog owner? Are any organizations utilizing this technology to police the recorded breeding?

I would love to see both organizations put forth a program where as they cross profile all DNA results before any papers are approved. If this program is to be effective for anything other than an increased revenue, it needs to be a blanket requirement. We need to utilize technology to support the integrity of our breed.

Certainly it is more accurate than tatooes, chips, or tages for identification. It can be used to determine the correct sire for a multiple sired litter, or checking a litter that is questionable. As in Bob-O's post above, it can be used to expose shisters, and some time in the future with enough dogs having DNA profiles recorded, the hope and asperations are to find and eliminate bloodlines that have serious faults and diseases. DNA profiling needs the support of all the breeders and owners, with more leadership to push for it's ultimate use. I personally have done seven dogs now, and even though it has not helped me, I hope it will someday help the breed. Kindest regards to all German Shepherd Lovers!

DNA does not do alot for us but settle multiple sire litters and confirm parentage on a puppy. But it could save you when the person you sold a puppy to goes after you for the black spot on the tounge. You know that whole Chow mix thing. other than that unless the registering authorities do something other than just log it, it is just another fee to pay.

Well: EDD in Afgan, is it all about money to you? Or is there some unsung heroin that really cares about the breed and it's future. Because "just another fee to pay" sounds like your in it for the money?

What my point is that unless they use it to police the breed, it is just another fee. I would be all for having every dog DNA'ed if they would do more than just file it away in some record room. As far as in it for the money, considering you don't know me that is a presumptive statement. So far I don't think I have ever broke even in breeding. I make my money handling bomb dogs in countries where there are plenty of bombs and people who want to blow you up. I work side by side with the troops out on patrol looking for bombs, IED's, weapons cache. Thats how I make my money in the world of dogs I earn it.

Another quick note- Super Dave, My comment was directed at the original question and how DNA is being used now. I plan on having all the dogs I have recently purchased DNA'ed when I transfer their registration to AKC when I get back. And I was serious about the black spot, chow mix thing, I went through that situation also with having some uninformed person trying to convince someone who bought a puppy from me that it had chow in it.