Unless it has changed very recently you can use DNA rather than chipping. The key phase is permanent identification. Jo Ann
> <<Actually they do not need to be chipped>> > > Imports do have to be chipped or tatooed before the AKC will register them. > > Now that DNA testing is widely available, I'm not certain if the AKC has officially recognized it yet as one of the means of ascertaining a positive ID on a recently imported dog seeking AKC registration. When I imported my dog last year I voluntarily had his DNA done, but as per the AKC's instructions I also had him microchipped. > > Under Special Registration Services (which can be seen on the AKC's website), Section 1, Article G states as a prerequisite to AKC registration that: "...the dog has been positively and permanently identified (microchip or tattoo) prior to being registered." > > Best, > Robyn Futcher ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
