DNA - P and DNA - VIP Profile Program

The DNA-P and DNA-VIP Profile program is used to identify and verify parentage.  Breeders and owners of dogs use this program to guarantee accuracy of breeding records, confirm and certify their pedigrees, and protect breed integrity.

How does this work?

Each dog has a unique DNA profile. This unique profile (also called genotypes) are printed on your dog's MMI Genomics Certificate of DNA Analysis. There are two letters at each DNA marker, called alleles, on the DNA Certificate. These allele pairs at each marker are inherited, with one allele coming from the sire and the other from the dam. MMI Genomics uses these allele pairings to verify each pup's sire and dam. In the event a paternity case is inconclusive, additional markers are used until the parentage results are either conclusive or an exclusion is determined.

What is my first step in joining millions of responsible breeders?

First, you will need to start a DNA profile "plan" within your own breeding program. Most breeders start DNA profiling Sires and Dams they use most often. Once your dog has been DNA profiled sucessfully, you will receive a Certificate of DNA Analysis. This lovely certificate is suitable for framing and is a part of your dog's permanent identification. Once your dog has been DNA Profiled, DNA-P will always be listed after his or her registration number. If your dog is already permanently registered, and you would like DNA-P to be reflected on his or her registration certificate, you would need to return the certificate to our office with the appropriate fee so we may update your dog's registration certificate.

Below is a sample of the MMI Genomics Certificate of DNA-P Analysis.

I have already started a DNA Program and want to produce DNA-VIP puppies.

Once you have registered your litter out of two DNA-P parents, you may submit DNA swab samples for your puppies. Once these puppies have been profiled they are awarded the prestigious DNA-VIP (Verified Identified Parentage) status. This means your puppies have been tested and it has been proven by DNA analysis who their parents are. Their Certificate of DNA Analysis will bear the impressive Verified Identified Parentage gold seal.

Below is a sample of the MMI Genomics Certificate of DNA-VIP Analysis.

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