DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a major constituent of genes and chromosomes, each person or animals DNA is individual to them, a kind of signature.

DNA can be used to uniquely identify individuals; DNA profiling reveals the unique signature and records it. Not only does DNA profiling offer individual identification, it also can be screened to discover any disease-carrying genes, so this is quite helpful regarding the future health of our breed as a whole. DNA testing would indicate that the dog has been tested for genetic problems, which might be misleading.

DNA profiling also carries information regarding the parentage of the dog, although both our stud dogs are home bred, and we know their correct parentage, by profiling all our breeding stock new puppy owners and bitch owners also have the satisfaction of knowing that the pedigrees of their puppies are correct, as each puppy will inherit half it’s DNA from it’s mother and half from it’s father, thus providing accurate pedigree information and analysis.

The proof of the puppy, or adult, is in the profiling!

We began Micro-chipping in February 2003. We believe we were the first in Yorkshire to offer such a service away from veterinary practice. We are registered with PETLOG the national data-base run by The Kennel Club.

We have found our back ground with dogs, and as health professionals is invaluable, as our skills and knowledge easily extends to our four legged friends.
Up to date we have successfully microchipped many dogs (and cats) without a problem.

Microchipping your pet can prove to be invaluable. It provides a permanent form of identification, it cannot be lost, altered or corrupted. It is a quick and painless procedure and once in place becomes a unique record of your pet. There are currently over two million pets registered with Petlog. When your pet is implanted with a microchip their details are added to the Petlog database, allowing vets, animal wardens, rescue centres etc., to re-unite you with your pet should they become lost.

The microchip is around the size of a grain of rice; (see photo below) it is encapsulated within an inert material to help prevent your pets immune system rejecting it. It also has a rough coating which helps prevent the chip moving around your pets body once it has been professionally implanted.

The procedure is quick and painless, and if done properly there should be no problems or side effects. Most vets now have scanning facilities for the micro-chips as do dog wardens and the RSPCA, Micro chipping is required for pets travelling abroad.

We Micro-chip all our puppies prior to re-homing but no longer offer a Micro-chipping service.