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| ‘What is DNA & Microchip ?’ | |
| NGKC/AKC-Global Services DNA Profiling is used to verify the parentage and genetic identification of the particular dog been tested only . It cannot give information about hereditary health issues, the breed, behavior, color, etc. (These other extensive DNA tests require blood samples, are very expensive, and NGKC does not offer them yet, but will be available to serious breeders at a later date.) A small pencil sized swab is used to painlessly wipe off skin cells from the insde of a dogs cheeks, inside the mouth. The sample is then sent in a sanitized envelope to the AKC-Global Services DNA Laboratory for analysis, and a DNA Profile chart and number are issued and printed on the NGKC Registration Certificate together with the dog’s Pedigree. Comparing the DNA profiles of a dam (mother), sire (father), and puppies will prove if the puppies are from the tested dam and sire. The NGKC/AKC-GS DNA database will compare the results with existing records, and if any problems are discovered, will work with breeders to determine correct parentage. The main purpose of DNA and microchips is to produce an record of the dog’s ancestors for dog owners, and to help in developing high quality breeding. It will also ensure the integrity of NGKC’s Registry.. |
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| This is a sample of a DNA Profile | |
| NGKC DNA Profile # A1234567890 | |
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Microchips These are very tiny capsules, the size of a grain of rice, and contain a microscopic computer chip.Aveterinarian or a trained person will insert it under the skin and between the shoulder blades of the dog with a syringe like instruent called a lancet. The microchip is so designed so that within a few days it will attach itself onto the skin, therefore preventing it from moving. Microchips are read by a hand held scanner that displays its number, just as in a cel phone. Many different companies produce and sell microchips. Many different countries specify different microchips. On some of these their number can be changed after being inserted into the animal. NGKC has a contract agreement to purchase its microchips and scanners from AKC, whose numbers cannot be changed. Many dogs in the USA have more than one microchip, usually to meet foreign countries’ registration requirements. There is absolutely no danger from multiple microchips. Our scanners will read most of these microchips. A dog‘s microchip number will appear on its NGKC Registration papers, therfore providing a positive identification of the dog. It can also be used to identify lost or stolen dogs, and help in the safe return to their owners. |
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This is the equipment used by NGKC, purchased through AKC Global Services |
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