What is DNA testing? And why we do it!
DNA is a vital tool for dog breeders, offering several benefits that contribute to the overall health and well-being of the canine population. Generally, a vet takes a swab of the inside of the dog’s mouth, carefully stores and sends the sample to a lab such as Orivet to help identify the following.
Elimination of Recessive Traits:
- DNA testing allows breeders to identify carriers of recessive traits, reducing the risk of producing offspring with undesirable traits. It also identifies affected dogs, which would not be good for breeding.
Breed Verification:
- DNA testing helps to verify the breed of a dog, particularly helpful when dealing with mixed-breed dogs or uncertain lineage of purebred dogs.
- Accurate breed identification ensures that breed standards are maintained.
- DNA testing can verify parentage, preventing unintentional inbreeding and ensuring accurate lineage recording.
- DNA testing can provide insights into the possible coat colours and patterns that a dog may carry or pass on to its offspring. This is particularly important for breeders working with breeds with specific colour or coat pattern standards.
Genetic Health Screening:
- DNA testing can identify genetic mutations and predispositions to certain health conditions.
- This information helps breeders make informed decisions about which dogs to breed, minimizing the risk of passing on hereditary diseases.
- It allows breeders to work towards the improvement of overall canine health.
Pedigree Confirmation:
- Selection of Breeding Pairs:
- Breeders can use DNA testing to evaluate the genetic diversity of potential breeding pairs.
- This helps in selecting pairs that complement each other genetically, reducing the risk of producing offspring with inherited health issues.
Colour and Coat Pattern Prediction:
- DNA testing can provide insights into the possible coat colours and patterns that a dog may carry or pass on to its offspring.
- This is particularly important for breeders working with breeds with specific colour or coat pattern standards.
Ethical Breeding Practices:
- DNA testing promotes ethical breeding practices by providing breeders with the tools to make informed decisions that prioritize the health and well-being of the dogs.
- This contributes to the overall improvement of the breed.
In summary, DNA testing is a powerful tool for dog breeders that enables them to make informed decisions about breeding practices, maintain breed standards, and contribute to the long-term health and well-being of the canine population. By conducting health tests on adult dogs, health checks, vaccinations, and genetic testing on puppies, we aim to breed healthy puppies and perfectly match them with respective families.
All puppies undergo thorough health checks, vaccinations, and genetic testing to ensure they’re free of any breed-specific diseases.
Our rigorous health and genetic testing practices as a dedicated dog breeder is focused on breeding healthy dogs and matching them with suitable families.
This includes health checks, vaccinations, and DNA tests for common breed-specific diseases.
Our new owners are expected to offer diligent care, including regular vet visits, grooming, and maintaining a flea-free environment. We breed for companionship, not for further breeding, as we don’t really like 2nd or 3rd generation. We are very experienced and understand the commitment and time it takes to raise pups in the right environment.
Our Goal and Commitment to you is:
- To breed the happiest, healthiest dogs we can.
- Find and match the perfect family for the right dog.
All our pups are examined at the same time they have their vaccinations, to ensure they are in top condition and perfectly healthy and new home ready.
We use several vets depending on the issue the dog or pup has. some of our vets include
SASH.
King St vets St Marys
Sires on Ice Richmond
All pups are microchipped and immunised and health checked at 7 weeks old. This routine health check includes listening to the heart for any abnormalities, checking eyes, ears, knees, and the overall general health of the pup. Then, to the best of our knowledge, the puppy will have no health problems. The vet also ensures the overall health and well-being of all our dogs.
The Toy Poodle Fathers are Red Toy Poodles weighing under 3 kilos. They are tested for Degenerative Myelopathey, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration PRA, and Won Willebran’s Disease. They are clear of all genetic issues that may affect Poodles.
The mother of the pups is a Cavalier. She has been tested for dry eye, curly coat, and (EFS) Episodic Falling Down Syndrome. She is clear of all the diseases. The parentage of the Cavaliers is also MRI scanned where possible for Syringomyelia SM. They also have their hearts tested every year for any murmurs or abnormalities. I have bred these dogs to the best of my ability to ensure they are free from any genetic issues that are relevant to the breed.
We breed happy, healthy, carefree pups to go to their new lives and be the perfect family companion.
We are happy to discuss DNA Testing and other health testing; just pick up the phone or send us a message.
Our expectations of you as our client include:
Take the pup/dog to the vet whenever it may be required.
Keep the pup/dog free of fleas and worms at all times.
Keep the dog’s coat free of matts and knots.
Love and treat the pup/dog fairly and protect them from anyone who may wish to cause them harm at all times.
To return to me the pup/dog if you are no longer in a position to keep the pup/dog yourself.
The pup/dog is not for breeding. You agree that you will have the dog desexed by the age of one year.
Create a profile on the NSW Pet Registry and adhere to all Council requirements in keeping dogs
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