Hi
What is DNA testing and how do I get it done? I have a 20 month old vizsla and although I am not sure if I will breed from her or not I have had her hip scored just in case. I have been researching breeding for ages and there are lots of items on hip scoring to be found but I cant seem to find any on DNA testing! Many stud dogs insist on this so I am curious to find out what is needed and why?

I'm not sure if you would like a DNA test, but you can certainly find some information on dnamydog.com.

OptiGen - Instructions and Information. go to this website

Also Animal Welfare, Cat, Dog, Horse, Charity, Donations, Animal Health Trust for dna tests available in the UK

In a quick look I could not find anything for vizslas. Are you sure it is a DNA test you are enquiring about or DNA profiling? Profiling is quite cheap £15 and the Kennel Club do it (Animal Health Trust as well but more expensive). It's useful to check parentage of a litter if there are any doubts, and proof of identity if the dog is stolen.
DNA tests use either cheek swabs (you get a little kit and do it at home - easy peasy) or blood samples that the vet has to take, depending on the test itself. The KC profiling is with cheek swabs.

Sgurr

Yeah my mistake it is dna profiling. Thanks for all your info.