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.

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 FOR YOU?

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.

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

This page was created by: Shelley Garner-Cosper, Showtyme Kennels
(and used with permission)