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THE MARK
OF EXCELLENCE
The U.K.C. DNA-VIP Program - VIP stands for:
Verified Identified Parentage. Every
dog whose parentage has been DNA verified through U.K.C.
will receive a Certificate of DNA Analysis on which the
genetic profile is displayed as a series of paired
letters and also a bar code. The Certificate of DNA
Analysis will feature a special U.K.C. DNA-VIP seal.
The U.K.C. DNA-P Seal-For those dogs that have
been profiled but whose parents are not profiled, U.K.C.
has reserved the special designation, DNA-P, to recognize
the genetic identification of the dog.
Contribute to Genetic Database-Data obtained
through individual canine profiling will be
confidentially maintained by U.K.C. No personal
information will be disseminated or tracked. The group
data, however, will be available to researchers and
breeders interested in improving canine genetic health.
DNA from samples will be archived at PE AgGen for a
period of at least five years to allow for future testing
at the owner's option.
Breeder Integrity-A U.K.C. DNA-VIP pedigree is a
symbol of breeder integrity. Breeders may use the U.K.C.-DNA
seals in their advertisments when the dogs are U.K.C.Profiled
or Verified. This will enhance the breeder's reputation
and the value of their dogs.
SO WHAT IS DNA?
DNA is the genetic blueprint found in every living cell-skin,
hair, blood, semen, etc.
A DNA sample smaller than a grain of sand can accurately
establish or verify any dog's:
- IDENTITY
- PARENTAGE
- PEDIGREE
WHAT CAN DNA TESTING DO?
When analyzed in the laboratory, a dog's DNA
reveals a unique pattern-its DNA profile.
DNA profiles allow you to:
Establish a permanent record of identity for
any dog
-Microchips and tattoos can be altered or
destroyed.
Guarantee puppy buyers a solid
pedigree
Puppies sold as "VIP-eligible" provide
added assurance of ancestry.
Determine individual paternity
for separtely sired siblings
When more than one sire is used, litters can now
be U.K.C.-registered with proof of parentage.
Provide bitch owners with a
guaranteed stud service
A stud's profile can be compared to any offspring
to give absolute proof of paternity. Stud owners
can be assured that matings to other dogs have
not taken place. Avoids the uncertainty of
unobserved stud service.
Verify artificial insemination
With a DNA profile, providers of fresh, chilled
or frozen semen can guarantee identification to
bitch owners. Puppy buyers can assume they are
obtaining the correct bloodlines.
Resolve breeding disputes
Owners have a foolproof method to resolve any
disputes over records of parentage.
DNA CERT
PROFILE ANALYSIS
To prepare a DNA Profile, the lab identifies at least ten
different genetic locations, called "loci." At
each location, there is a single pair of genes. One of
the pair was inherited from the dog's sire and one from
the dam. If, for example, the first location identified
on an individual dog has genes labeled "B" and
"Y," that means that the dog inherited a "B"
gene from one parent and a "Y" gene from the
other. When the parents are tested, the same location
will be examined. To continue this hypothetical example,
assume there are two possible sires. Sire #1 is the only
one of the two sires capable of producing that
combination. Sire #2 is excluded as a possible parent.
One match by itself is not enough to be certain that Sire
#1 and this dam are the parents of the profiled dog, but
these two are the parents of the dog.
This technology is capable of verifying parentage,
even when the two
sires and dam are closley related.
CALL THE UNITED KENNEL CLUB TO REQUEST
A U.K.C. DNA TEST KIT
1-888-KITS-DNA (Toll Free) Visit The U.K.C. Website at: WWW.UKCDOGS.COM
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