Do animals need to be tattooed or microchipped in order to have the test?
To be tested by OptiGen, dogs do not need to have permanent identification. However, there are situations where permanent ID is needed. 1. Permanent ID is needed for many registries; if you wish to have your dog entered in a registry, please make sure that you are providing all the information required by that registry. 2. In order to receive OptiGen s special litter rate for multiple samples, puppies must have either a microchip or tattoo to prevent mistaken identity whether accidental or deliberate. Microchips can be inserted in 8-week-old pups (see “How old must my dog be to have a genetic test?
To be tested by OptiGen, dogs do not need to have permanent identification. However, there are situations where permanent ID is needed. 1. Permanent ID is needed for the AKC to publish CERF and OFA registry data. 2. The Labrador Retriever registry in the US will require permanent ID. 3. In order to receive OptiGen s special litter rate for multiple samples, puppies must have either a microchip or tattoo to prevent mistaken identity whether accidental or deliberate. Microchips can be inserted in 8-week-old pups (see “How old must my dog be to have a genetic test?
