Can DNA testing determine the breed of a dog?
No. DNA certification can determine parentage and unique identity, but not the breed of a dog. Who will have access to a dog’s DNA information? The ADBA has a strict confidentiality policy. The samples and profiles derived from the samples will become a part of the ADBA date base and will be used for identification and parentage verification only. The DNA profile will be released only to the recorded owner of record, unless requested to do so by the owner of the dog. Will the DNA information appear on registration documents? Yes, after the Certificate has been issued, all subsequent registration certificates and pedigrees will indicate that a DNA profile is recorded on that sire or dam. How are the samples collected? A small bristle brush is inserted into the dog’s mouth and swirled against the inside of the cheek to collect cheek cells. On request, the ADBA will send out a DNA collection kit for a $2.00 fee for each dog that you want profiled.
