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this stems from the question i posted earler about Ameriacn Bulldogs! my dog's NKC papers has a space on the back for DNA testing! dose anyone know how to get this done and how much it cost? i'm hoping it will help in keeping my dog alive!! i will be inturnaly greatful for help!!!

2006-11-16 17:44:18 · 6 answers · asked by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 in Pets Dogs

she IS regerstered with the NATIONAL KENNEL CLUB, thank you!! i am thrying to prove she is an american bull dog a pitt bull! my state is trying to band pitt bulls & i whant to make sure i can prove what she is so she dosn't get put down if this law passes!!

2006-11-17 07:03:52 · update #1

sorry it should sayprove she is an amercan bulldog, and not a bittbull!

2006-11-17 07:05:23 · update #2

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the dna testing is required for dogs used as stud for more then a few litters. So, if at a time in the future, it can be proven that he actually did sire the pup that is in question. Also, a puppy buyer can have his own dna's to prove it is actually sired be a certain dog..or if there are multiple sires of a litter, it can be ascertained which dog is actually sired....So, it is only to prove parentage..
However, American Bulldogs do have totally different backgrounds. The American bulldog has no fighting terrier in the mix, and that is what makes the difference in whether it is a gaming (fighting) breed or not..This historical site is great for explaining the difference> http://www.c-gate.net/bulldog/html/bulldog__history.html
Showing how the American bulldog is actually the truest form of the original old English bulldogge...It was a versatile working farm/hunting dog, as opposed to the offshoot which was mixed with terriers to become sport fighting dogs..(pit bulls)

2006-11-16 18:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0 3

Yes...WAY too much TV.
First the dog is not registered with a REAL registry. Second, having a DNA profile WILL NOT help keep your dog alive in ANY way. It is a cheek swab that returns to you a SIMPLE DNA profile. It alone does not even confirm parentage or breed or anything else. It does not tell you what genetic diseases your dog may carry, or any other medical information. It is used to establish a POSITIVE identification.
http://www.vetgen.com/profile.html

You need to evaluate you need for this service and see if it is worth spending the money to have it done.
For the AKC registered people, it is becoming more necessary as it is required for the "Frequently Used Sire" program,multiple sire registration, and has now become required that all dog entered at the next Bernese Mtn. Dog National Specialty have a profile on record.
IF you are doing it for the right reasons, it is great. If you are expecting it to save your dog life...you will be quite disappointed!!

2006-11-17 08:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1 1

The DNA testing that is mentioned on the back of your dogs papers are for parentage and identification purposes only. The testing does not provide information regarding the health of your dog. The test costs $35 if you prepay or $40 if you don't, but i wouldn't suggest having the test done becuase it sounds like you would be doing it for health reasons which this type of DNA test won't address.

2006-11-17 02:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

I don't know about dogs, but my mom raises Quarter Horses and she sent a few strands of a mare's hair, with follicles, to the American Quarter Horse Society to prove the horse's bloodlines. It's probably similar for dogs. It cost her about $35.

2006-11-17 01:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 2

NKC is NOT a legitimate "registry".

"Am.Bulldogs" are NOT an AKC recognized breed.

DNA testing will ****ONLY**** prove or DIS-prove parentage *IF* both suspect parents are already ON FILE!

You've been watching too much "CSI" & "House".

2006-11-17 07:09:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4 1

Here's some info from the AKC - just contact them for the DNA Kit.

http://www.akc.org/dna/index.cfm

And here's another site with details on retrieval.

http://www.vetgen.com/bagp1.html

2006-11-17 01:48:55 · answer #6 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 1 2

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