Breeding Resources

BREEDING RESOURCES

AKC's DNA Profile Program for Stud Dogs/Semen Freeze

DNA Profiling is required for stud dogs whose semen is collected for:

Frozen or fresh extended use
Frequently Used Sires, effective for litters whelped on or after July 1, 2000
Imported breeding stock registered on or after March 1, 2006.

If the semen was collected after October 1, 1998 an AKC DNA profile is required. If the dog is deceased, a DNA profile can be obtained from the frozen semen. Contact the DNA Department at 919-816-3508 or dna@akc.org to request the forms and information on how to obtain DNA from frozen semen.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE AKC'S DNA PROFILING INFORMATION PAGE

International semen shipping

For international semen shipping, we recommend partnering with an organization to assist you. We can recommend Sirius Canine Fertility to assist with your international shipping needs. Visit their website here .

Medical testing with Embark and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

Contact embark for specific medical testing here

Contact the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Canine Health Information Center here

Toy Group

"Breeds in the Toy group are affectionate, sociable and adaptable to a wide range of lifestyles. Just don't let their size and winsome expressions fool you: they are smart full of energy and many have strong protective instincts." - American Kennel Club

Non-Sporting Group

From the sturdy Chow Chow, to the compact French Bulldog and the foxlike Keeshond, the differences in features can be vast. Most are good watchdogs and housedogs. Other breeds in this group are the ever-popular Dalmatian, Poodle and Lhasa Apso, and the less common Schipperke and Tibetan Spaniel." - American Kennel Club

Herding Group

"These breeds were developed to gather, herd and protect livestock. Today, some like the Belgian Malinois and the German Shepherd Dog are commonly used for police and protection work." - American Kennel Club

Miscellaneous Class / FSS health testing requirements

"The breeds currently eligible to participate in the Miscellaneous Class are still enrolled in the AKC Foundation Stock Service®. FSS® enrollment is maintained until the AKC Board of Directors accepts the breed for regular status. Authorities acknowledge that throughout the world there are several hundred distinct breeds of purebred dogs, not all of which are AKC recognized breeds. Those officially recognized for AKC registration appear in the Stud Book of the American Kennel Club." - American Kennel Club

Breed Specific Health Testing

We encourage all breeders to fulfill the breed specific health testing before starting reproductive services, and without the appropriate health testing we may not be able to breed your dog. For more information on what health testing may be required for your breed, click on your breed's designated American Kennel Club group below. If you are unsure of your dog's designated group you can find general information through the AKC's webiste here. Medical testing can be completed through Embark and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. If you have specific questions about health testing that AVRS advises for your specific breed, please feel free to contact us for an appointment.

Sporting Group

"Naturally active and alert, Sporting dogs make likeable, well-rounded companions. First developed to work closely with hunters to locate and/or retrieve quarry. There are four basic types of Sporting dogs; spaniels, pointers, retrievers and setters." - American Kennel Club

Hound Group

"This group encompasses quite a diverse lot. Most hounds share the common ancestral trait of being used for hunting. There are Pharaoh Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Afghans and Beagles, among others." - American Kennel Club

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Working Group

"Quick to learn, dogs of the Working Group are intelligent, strong, watchful, and alert. Bred to assist man, they excel at jobs such as guarding property, pulling sleds and performing water rescues. Doberman Pinschers, Siberian Huskies and Great Danes are part of this Group, to name just a few." - American Kennel Club

Terrier Group

"Feisty and energetic are two of the primary traits that come to mind for those who have experience with Terriers. In fact, many describe their distinct personalities as “eager for a spirited argument.” Bred to hunt, kill vermin and to guard their families home or barn; sizes range from fairly small, as in the Norfolk, Cairn or West Highland White Terrier, to the larger and grand Airedale Terrier." - American Kennel Club

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