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CANINE DNA PARENTAGE
CODE: C101
INTRODUCTION:
HEALTHGENE LABORATORY IS APPROVED BY THE CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB FOR CANINE DNA PARENTAGE TESTING FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REGISTRATION WITH THE CKC.
DESCRIPTION
Every individual dog has its own unique DNA fingerprint, which includes the combination of genetic materials (microsatellites)
that come from each parent. Micro satellite variations of the dog are compared to those of the presumed parents. Canine
parentage testing usually can be done for the following reasons:
1. Positive identification of the dog;
2. Registration of a new dog with a kennel club;
3. Verification of the actual parentage of the dog;
4. Tracing blood lines or pedigrees;
5. Tracing stolen animals.
DNA TEST
Usually, the dog parentage DNA test is done on three different samples: from sire, dam and puppy. In cases where
the sample from the dam is not available, a dog parentage DNA test can be done only on two samples: from the sire
and the puppy. Since in the same litter it is possible to have puppies from different sires, we recomment testing
several puppies from the same litter for each tested sire.
CKC POLICY FOR CANINE PARENTAGE TESTING
Canine parentage testing for the purpose of registration with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) requires a blood
sample to be collected by a licensed veterinarian. The veterinarian identifies the dog based on legible microchip
or tattoo number and completes the "Canine DNA Test Submission Form", and then the blood sample
is submitted directly from a veterinary clinic to our laboratory. It is the CKC's policy to test for the dam, all
potential sires, and all puppies in the litter.
BREEDS:
Dogs of any breed can be tested for parentage verification.
TEST RESULTS:
This reliable dog parentage DNA test provides conclusive identification of individual dogs, and determines biological
relations with 99.9% certainty and non-biological relations with 100% certainty. Test results are usually available in
10 business days from the moment the samples arrive at the laboratory. Test results can be reported by e-mail, fax, or
by phone.
SAMPLES:
Two types of samples can be submitted for this DNA test:
- A blood sample in a lavender (EDTA) tube;
- Cheek swabs - Order a Sample Collection Kit!
PRICE:
- $48.00*
Special contract prices are available for Breeder Clubs. Please contact us for more information.
* - subject to applicable taxes (5% GST Canadian Residents only)
CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS:
HealthGene will provide a hard copy of the laboratory report for each test result.
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