DNA - Question for Debbie

[Chip's Mom]

Debbie

I am curious as to the reason for dna testing on male dogs that have up to 7 litters in their lifetime. How is it used and what is the purpose. Does the AKC send a letter upon registry of the litters?

I also may register Taffy as Bonnie's Taffy too Little for lack of anything else. so thanks for that idea.

[glencorgi]

The FUS program came out back in 2000 around the time of High Volume Breeder's Committee. It is a way of protecting the integrity of the stud book. IF a stud sires more than 3 litters in one year or 7 litters in its lifetime then for the litter to eligible for AKC registration a DNA profile must be on file with AKC. It is a way being able to make sure the sire is who the breeder says it was. Some Breeders also use the DNA profile as a way of identification.
American Kennel Club - Frequently Used Sires Requirement FAQs
American Kennel Club - Frequently Used Sires Requirement
https://www.akc.org/dna/index.cfm

Debbie

[Chip's Mom]

Thanks Deb