What does it mean when a dog is DNA registered?

A breeder told me all of his dogs are AKC registered and the father is DNA registered. I looked online and it seems you can send in a test of the DNA for stud dogs but I couldn't tell if some were rejected. If it is DNA registered, what does that mean to me and more importantly its' puppies?What does it mean when a dog is DNA registered?
Here is a link below that will explain what it means.



Here is a quote from the AKC's website: "AKC DNA Profiling is required for: Frequently Used Sires (dogs having the greatest impact on the AKC Stud Book); imported breeding stock; dogs whose semen is collected for fresh-extended or frozen use; and for the sires, dam and puppies for Multiple-Sired Litter Registration. "
Any AKC stud that sires a certain amount of litters must have a DNA on file with the AKC so they can test his puppies to see if he is the father if they want to or if paternity is in questioned. It is nothing special, most people don't even mention it, since it is common procedure.What does it mean when a dog is DNA registered?
My dogs sire has been DNA tested too. What it says is that the sire is what the breeder claims is his pedigree and not another pedigree.



It also:

a) Establish a permanent record of identity for any dog.

b) Determine individual paternity for separately sired siblings.

c) Provide ***** owners with guaranteed stud service.

d) Verify artificial insemination.

e) Resolve breeding disputes.

f) Guarantee puppy buyers a verifiable pedigree.



If you are breeding it is way more important then if you are purchasing as a pet.



I suppose a rejection would indicate that the pedigree isn't what you expected it to be as a breeder. It does not provide information regarding genetic health, conformation, performance ability, coat color, etc. It also cannot determine any crossbreeding that may have occurred by accident or design.



I hope this helps...



*****pardon Great Dane Lover, I meant "pedigree, not breed"***** but thumbs down, sheeesssshh
AKC requires that all stud dogs have DNA done now. didn't used to be like that. this way if there is any question on the sire of the litter they will check DNA on pups and compare with sire's DNA.



this began when a female got pregnant and they weren't sure who the sire was or some breeders trying to pass of a certain sire as the father when in fact it was a different sire.



if you are buying a pet it really should make a difference.What does it mean when a dog is DNA registered?
The DNA is not registered...DNA is required to be on file with the AKC for any dog used for stud if it is used to produce a specific number of litters per year or has produced a specific number of puppies or has been used for AI. With the DNA on file it can be used to prove if a dog is really the sire of a litter or not if a question should arise.



I have my Dane boy's DNA on file even though he has not yet been used at stud (he is not yet 2, hasn't had genetic testing and has not finished his show career yet).



***Desiree it has nothing ot do with proving breed******
A Sire is DNA'd as required by the AKC, if they produce 3 or more litters in a calendar year, or 7 litters within their lifetime.

You could have them DNA'd if they don't sire that many littes... But it is required, if they should produce that many litters...
As mentioned, the DNA test is kept on file and it's used for the purposes of a paternity or maternity test.



A DNA test can't determine if the dog is of quality or is healthy.
I guess this breeder has done a DNA test on their dog to prove it's a pure bred X.



Is the father AKC registered as well as the mother? It sounds to me like the father isn't and this is how the person is trying to prove the dog is a pure bred.



There is no DNA registery. It's a test.



I'm starring this for a couple of breeders on here. I don't breed so I may not know all the tests breeders do....



Edit - I'm mistaken on this one. I apologize. Learn something new every day.