Introduction | Infectious Diseases | Genetic
Coat Colour | Canine Parentage

Every individual animal has its own unique DNA fingerprint, which includes markers that come from each parent. These markers are called microsatellites. VITA-TECH's state-of-the-art technology compares the microsatellite variations of an individual to those of the presumed parents. This technology can conclusively verify the biological parents of each animal. VITA-TECH's canine parentage test utilizes ten different microsatellite markers to reduce the possibility of error to virtually zero.

As a result of inbreeding and the existence of hundreds of different dog breeds, it is very important for clients to ask about the parentage technology being used. Relatively inexpensive, in-house tests can result in the wrong sire being reported as the biological father of a puppy.

VITA-TECH uses the same proven technology used by the American Kennel Club and endorsed by every major purebred canine organization. This reliable and thoroughly researched technology provides conclusive identification of individual dogs, and proves biological relations with 99.0% certainty and non-biological relations with 100% certainty.

The technology behind this test has been carefully designed by one of the world's premier genetics companies for maximum reproducibility and sensitivity. In addition, the equipment used at VITA-TECH, including the

Applied Biosystems ABI377 Prism DNA Sequencer, are by far the most accurate and reliable tools for parentage determination available. This technology is recognized worldwide as the standard for canine parentage testing.