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Originally Posted by jakort1
I don't think that someone who is a backyard breeder (or front yard depending on preference) is necessarily a poor judge of dogs. They may not breed for (show) conformation, but, they may breed for reason (performance).
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Someone breeding for performance events will have a breeding plan/program similar to someone who breeds for conformation. Actually, most conformation people also breed for dogs that can do performance.
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As far as DNA profiles, there is technology on the horizon that will change the way certain people breed. Imagine knowing the EXACT complete sequence of your dam and sire? What if you could have a complete genome scan completed to know how your dog stacked up (genetically) to the last dozen champions? Think this wouldn't make a difference...there are those that would consider such things...probably not a puppy mill.
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There already is DNA technology that is influencing the way we breed, DNA markers for PRA and merle in Cardigans, the fluffy marker for both corgi breeds. As far as to knowing the genome of the last dozen or so CH's, I can think of a few interesting ways to use it as a tool in breeding decisions.
The DNA profile I was referring to is the one used under AKC's FUS (Frequently Used Sires) program. If a dog sires more than 3 litters in one year or seven in a lifetime, then in order for litters to be eligible for registration a DNA profile must be on file with AKC. The is to verify parentage. This program was a large factor as to why a large number of commercial breeders decided to no longer use AKC registration and began their own registeries and why there are so many in the US today.
Debbie