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| The Designer Breed Registry also offers a wealth of information through links to websites which have been provided on our Informational Links page you can also contact the registry by Email with questions you may have and we will do our best to find the answer. Some Terms Pertinent to purchasing a dog or puppy: BREED - a group of dogs presumably related thru common ancestors who are consistant in type and consistant in producing the same type as themselves. BREEDER - the owner of the sire and dam at the time of mating. BREED STANDARD - a written outline describing a spcific breeds appearance and characteristics by which the breed is judged. Information on a breed and all about it. CERTIFIED - tested and found to be capable of performing the tasks in that particular certification. CONFORMATION - the outward appearance and structure of a dog usually compared to a given standard written by those with knowledge of that particular breed. Dogs that are shown in the conformation/show ring are judged on their conformation and movement. DNA TEST- the mouth swab or hair sample collected to establish and record the genetic identity of the dog. Breeders registered in our Blue Ribbon and Elite Programs have their dogs DNA profile # in our data base GENETIC TESTING - specific tests to determine whether certain genes are inherited which can or can not adversly affect offspring. Genetic testing is not HEALTH TESTING. More Information HEALTH CERTIFICATE - Health Certificates are required when shipping a dog interstate. The health check is done by a licensed Veterinarian who at that time of examination of the dog/puppy see no indication of a comminicable disease, fever, infection that requires treatment. A Health Certificate does not guarantee a healthy puppy. HEALTH SCREENING - a specific test has been given to determine if a dog has a health problem that may be specific to the dogs breed. Health Screening can only determine that dogs status it does not guarantee the health status of offspring . Some health screening must be done on a yearly basis ; certain eye testing, thyroid testing, heart testing. More Information INBREEDING - breeding of very closely related animals e.g. mother/ son, father/ daughter, brother /sister. LINE BREEDING - breeding of more distantly related animals to set a type e.g. uncle neice, grandfather/grandaughter, aunt/nephew, grandmother/grandson, cousin/cousin, half brother/half sister. This type of breeding if done by responsible and knowledgeable breeders can produce consistant individuals as far as type and temprament. MICRO CHIP - a micro chip is a small chip that is normally implanted under the skin and behind the shoulder blades of the dog. The micro chip is for identification purposes. Veterinarians and shelters can provide the service.Each micro chip has a unique number which can be registered in the owners name with the company who manufactures the micro chip. Most common micro chips are Home Again and Avid . All micro chips are read with the appropriate scanner. For more information on micro chipping your dog click . Information Breeders enrolled in our Blue Ribbon and Elite programs have their dogs DNA profile # in our data base OUTCROSSING - breeding two totally unrelated animals within a breed (usually done with an out cross that is linebred) to correct or improve a certain aspect of the bloodline e.g. a breeder may have exceptional dogs but would like to improve movement or feet so the breeder looks to a stud dog that is consistent in this area. PEDIGREE - ancestry of the dog . A pedigree can be as little as 3 generations and should include all titles earned by those ancestors in the pedigree. If you are interested in a pedigree for your dog please take the link provided here. Pedigrees REGISTERED - in short the process of documentation of a dogs sire and dam, whelping date, sex and type. REGISTRY - an entity who assigns identification numbers and who keeps documentation as to the parentage, whelping date, sex, type and breeding records of the individuals in the registry. SHIPPING - shipping a puppy requires a health certificate that meets the guidelines of the shipping facility. Puppies cannot be shipped before 8 weeks of age. Temperature and breedof dog are also determining factors as to shipping. If you need more information please take the link provided here Shipping Your Dog |
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