DNA KITS

DNA TESTING KITS

AMTC DNA testing is for AMTC registrable breeds only (meaning kits for AMTC Members only)!

DNA PROFILE ~ TWO KITS

DNA Test Kit $5.00 ~ this kit includes all necessary materials to collect DNA sample. A processing fee of $50.00 is required when returning this kit to the AMTC to be processed.
A Pre-paid (Non-Refundable) DNA Test Kit $45.00 ~this kit includes all necessary materials to collect DNA sample and postage when returning this kit to the AMTC to be processed.
Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery of results to be mailed out to you.

**When ordering tests and submission - you must use the breed's official name, American Morkshire Terrier** You can save $10 per dog by paying in advance. DNA Kits ordered thru the Cart below:

DNA COMBO ~ TWO KITS

AMTC now offers DNA COMBO KIT's - We offer Two Combo Kit's - *NEW 09/2019*
Each AMTC DNA kit contains two (2) cheek swabs that is used to collect the DNA sample from the dog. The dog sample then needs to be returned to AMTC for processing. The sample is processed by AMTC's DNA service provider, Animal Genetics Inc., and the resulting genotype is entered into the AMTC DNA Database, and a copy will be sent to the breeder/member owner.

KIT 1 - This kit combines the DNA Profile and the HU test as one combination test. On the AMTC test form this test will be marked other.
KIT 2 - This kit combines the DNA Profile, HU, PLL, and PRA-prcd as one combination test. On the AMTC test form there is a box for the AM Morkshire Terrier under combination panel for this test. The PLL and PRA-prcd test have just been recently added to the AMTC health requirement tests for breeding dogs.

**When ordering tests and submission - you must use the breed's official name, American Morkshire Terrier** DNA Combo Kits ordered thru the Cart below:

†DNA samples will remain property of the AMTC and will be stored at the national office. Genetic tests may be required as the AMTC determines, including, but not limited to parentage verification. If there is justifiable cause to question the parentage of a dog, the AMTC may require the dog, sire and dam to be genetically tested, the expenses of which shall be allocated as the AMTC determines. The results of this test, together with other available information, may be taken into consideration by the AMTC in its determination of the dog’s parentage as recognized by the AMTC. Such genetic testing shall be done by an organization approved by the AMTC.