Shows 43 Dogs Without DNA on Record
Placements in Jeopardy of Being Voided
For the past dozen or so years, as the advent of the new field trial season approaches, a feature entitled “Season in Review” appears in the pages of The American Field, usually in late August or early September. It is a recap of the previous season’s major events—championships—showing the stake, judges, number of entries and the names of the winning dogs, their owners and handlers. That line-up of championship winners from the past season highlights once again the dogs’ accomplishments.
The issue of January 23 reminded owners and handlers that DNA profiles for these winners are required to be on file with the Field Dog Stud Book. An examination of the winners appearing in the “Season in Review” featured in the August 22, 2009 issue revealed that 43 dogs shown there did not have the required DNA on file, and some of these winners have won multiple championship titles.
Without DNA on record with the FDSB, these 43 dogs are in jeopardy of losing recognition for their titular placements.
The DNA process is simple. Kits and forms are available from the Field Dog Stud Book at no cost. Swabs and forms are to be returned to the FDSB for submission to the laboratory. Usually, from the time of receipt until the DNA certification is complete, the time frame is about 30 days. However, because of the laboratory submission requirement that a minimum of 30 samples are to be sent each time, there may be a week or even a ten day delay as the FDSB receives and prepares the required number of samples.
Owners are strongly urged to submit DNA swabs on their dogs if they plan to campaign those dogs regularly in titular stakes (open or amateur). No one wants to lose a hard-earned championship win because of an inadvertent oversight.
For DNA kits or questions, please call (312) 663-9797 ext. 29 or e-mail: amfieldpub@att.net