Stud dogs with frozen and/or fresh extended semen used for artificial insemination must have an AKC DNA Profile. Order an AKC DNA Kit Activate your kit at dna.akc.org prior to submission The AKC Board of Directors has modified the policy dealing with the use of frozen and fresh-extended semen as follows: After October 1, 1998, AKC DNA Profiling […]

Sires must have an AKC Original DNA Profile when they have produced: 7 or more litters in a lifetime OR more than 3 litters in a year  Buy AKC DNA Kit Activate AKC DNA Kit The Board of Directors redefined The American Kennel Club's leadership role in the world of purebred dogs by being the […]

Which sires are required to be AKC DNA Profiled? Effective for litters whelped on or after July 1, 2000, AKC DNA Profiling is required if a stud dog is classified as a Frequently Used Sire, meaning that he has produced seven or more litters in his lifetime or more than three litters in a calendar […]

Starting December 1, 2022, the AKC DNA Profile platform updated from 14 STR markers to 201 SNP markers. To compare sires, dams, and offspring across different panels, the AKC Parentage Evaluation Service can provide parentage assessments for $50. Please expect 4-6 weeks for processing. If you are unsure if your profiles are compatible, please email […]

Effective July 1, 2002 Any AKC customer who questions the recorded parentage of a dog or litter may submit a complaint in writing to the AKC requesting DNA testing. The complaint must be accompanied by a deposit of $500.00. If the allegation is sustained the deposit is returned. If the allegation is not sustained, the […]

The AKC's DNA programs have resulted in an unprecedented level of accuracy to the AKC registry by evaluating the parentage of many AKC dogs and litters. However, for that very small percentage of registered dogs that are found, often years after birth, to have an unknown ancestor, the AKC has canceled the registration. To maintain […]

Through December 31, 2016, the AKC collected over 709,000 DNA profiles in its database. The AKC DNA database has samples from 243 AKC and FSS breeds. The top ten breeds that are AKC DNA Profiled are: Labrador Retriever (54,006) Yorkshire Terrier (45,080) German Shepherd Dog (37,606) Dachshund (35,831) Poodle (33,069) Chihuahua (27,373) Golden Retriever (27,292) […]

What information does the DNA testing provide? AKC DNA Profiling is for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes only. It does not provide information regarding genetic health, conformation, performance ability, coat color, etc. AKC DNA testing does not determine the breed of a dog. Can DNA testing determine the breed of a dog? No. AKC […]

DNA genotyping is one of the tools that AKC Inspectors use during routine kennel inspections. AKC inspectors review litter and dog records, check dog identification, examine the conditions of the kennel, and collect DNA samples from litters and their sires and/or dams. These DNA samples are collected and processed at AKC's expense. DNA Profiles are […]

The AKC DNA Profile Program brings cutting-edge identification testing technology to AKC customers. A cheek swab is used to collect the DNA sample from the dog. The sample is sent to the AKC DNA Program's service provider, Neogen, and the processed genotype is entered into the AKC DNA Database. The information is used for genetic […]