Genetics

What is full pedigree? A pedigree dog is one that has parents which are both of the same breed. These parents must be registered with The Kennel Club or with another club or society recognised by us. Working (typically those bred to be search and rescue or guard dogs) Read more on www.thekennelclub.org.uk A dog’s … Read more

How much is a DNA test for a dog? Dog DNA tests typically range anywhere from $60 to $200 depending on how deep you want to dive into your dog’s genetics. Where some tests only include your dog’s breed ID, others might include more in-depth information such as health risks, a family tree, and more. … Read more

What is seed orchard? Seed orchards are stands planted especially for the production of abundant superior seeds. A seed orchard consists of trees where the phenotype is usually of minor importance as long as the trees will produce seeds. Read more on www.fao.org A dedicated planting of trees, carefully chosen for their ideal characteristics and … Read more

How are pure breeds created? Purebred are those animals that have been bred-up to purebred status as a result of using full blood animals to cross with an animal of another breed. The breeders association rules the percentage of fullblood genetics required for an animal to be considered purebred, usually above 87.5%. Read more on … Read more