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1. Can I collect DNA myself?
Yes, the collection process is very simple and can be
performed at home with the swabs that come with the
DNA Proof of Parentage kit and by following the
provided instructions.
2. Does DNA collection hurt my puppies?
The DNA collection process is painless. The sterile,
gentle polyester tipped swab minimizes any chance for
infection of irritation.
3. How long does it take to get the results?
Results are normally available on your DNA World Pet
Registry profile with 1 week from the receipt of the
samples. If the cheek swab did not collect adequate
DNA, your results may be delayed due to retesting.
4. How do I view my results?
A unique and proprietary feature of the Proof of
Parentage program is the ability for breeders to perform
their own parentage analysis. This creates a completely
private and confidential method for investigating the
parentage of your litter. Once your DNA results are
uploaded to the website you receive an e-mail letting
you know the DNA profiles are available. You then
simply go to your My Business section of your registry
account and enter the DN numbers for the sire, dam
and puppy. The built-in analysis tool on the website will
compare the DNA profiles for all 3 dogs and return a
confirmation that the breeding is either Qualified or
Disqualified. If it is qualified, a certification will appear
next to the puppy's name on the website. A DNA Proof
of Parentage certificate will also be generated that you
can post online when selling your puppy or print out to
show to prospective customers. If the result indicates
that the puppy is disqualified, and you believe it is in
error, first reenter the DN numbers for all three dogs to
assure you entered the numbers correctly. If the error
remains, you may call BioPet and ask for an analyst to
review the results with you.
5. Why did I receive a "Disqualified" result, when
I'm pretty sure the puppy should be qualified?
Occasionally a puppy will be disqualified at one marker
due to what are called mutations or null alleles. When
the dam or sire's DNA is copied to create the egg or the
sperm, the copying mechanism can slip and change the
puppy's DNA to a different genotype. This is called a
mutation. Null alleles occur when only one half of a dam
or sire's DNA can be analyzed during the laboratory
process because of a change in the DNA sequence. If
the puppy inherits the invisible half, then the web tool
will flag that result as a disqualification. Both of these
circumstances occur rarely, but may be the cause for
your puppy being disqualified. You can call BioPet to
discuss this with an analyst and if they confirm that the
disqualification is from a mutation or null allele, they can
overwrite the disqualification and qualify the puppy.
6. Can you confirm that my dog is purebred?
The DNA Proof of Parentage does not test for breed
ancestry like our DNA Breed ID test. It goes through a
separate testing and analysis process. The Breed ID
test is also designed to identify which of our 64
reference breeds compose a mixed breed dog, even in
trace amounts. We often test what appear to be
purebred dogs as only one breed is detected. However
that result cannot confirm that the dog is a purebred as
it may be that there are breeds present that are not in
our database.
7. My dog has been tested before, can I use those
results?
Once your dogs have been tested by BioPet, those
results can be used to prove the parentage of future
breedings. You simply need to reference the DN
numbers of the applicable dogs. If you have had your
dog DNA tested through the AKC program previously,
you can submit a copy of your dog's DNA certificate in
exchange for a substantially discounted kit to be used
for that dog.
8. Why do I need to test the dam when I know who
she is?
The portion of the pup's genetic profile that belongs to
the dam must be accounted for before we can
accurately determine if the sire submitted is qualified or
disqualified. Without the dam, a sire may qualify as a
parent, however only a breeding where both parents
are tested can be verified at greater than 99.9%
accuracy.
9. I sent the samples in at the same time, why are
my results returned at different times?
Results are uploaded to the DNA World Pet Registry as
they are available. Some samples may not yield enough
DNA on the first swab and the second swab may need
to be processed.
10. Do I get a signed parentage analysis
certificate?
When your test is complete, you will receive an e-mail
with instructions on how to access your results and
generate a certificate through your DNA World Pet
Registry pet profile page. The certificate will bear the
DNA Certified Canine seal.
11. What if I want to test an additional sire for a
litter I already have?
Simply purchase another kit for the potential sire and
send in the sample. Once the results are available, go
back to your DNA World Pet Registry profile and enter
that dog's DN number and rerun your parentage
analysis.
12. What is the DNA World Pet Registry and how
can it help me as a breeder?
The DNA World Pet Registry is a safe and secure online
member's only site for storing and managing all the
information about your dogs in one convenient location.
Advantages for breeders are...
- Dynamically generated pedigrees that follow your
breeding program.
- Built-in online tool for performing unlimited
parentage analyses.
- Lifetime DNA storage for future testing or
identification.
- World-wide listing of your dogs for sale online.
- Space to post photos and enter detailed
descriptions.
- Easily transfer the DNA World Pet Registry profile
associated with a puppy to its new owner.
13. I have not received an email containing my
username, temporary password or any pet status
updates.
An email is automatically sent when your account is
created. With today's email spam filters, it is possible
that the message got flagged and sent to your junk mail
folder. Check in there first. You should see a message
from NewAccounts@DNAWorldPetRegistry.com or
Updates@DNAWorldPetRegistry.com. To ensure you
receive future emails, add these email addresses to
your safe list. If you do not receive an email from either
of these accounts in your Junk mail folder please
contact customer support.
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