Three cases of disputed paternity in dogs resolved by the use of DNA fingerprinting

Authors: Atkinson J, Hermans IF, Chambers GK, Hamilton JF
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 39, Issue 2, pp 61-64, Jun 1991
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Companion animal, Dog
Subject Terms: Breed/breeding, DNA/RNA, Diagnostic procedures, Genetics, Molecular biology/medicine
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: DNA fingerprinting with the probes 33.15 and alpha-globin 3`HVR has been used to resolve three cases of disputed paternity in dogs. For each pedigree it was necessary to establish which bands in the DNA fingerprints of the offspring were of paternal origin, and then establish which putative sire carried all these bands. In the first case, a litter of Rhodesian Ridgebacks, twelve DNA bands were informative in establishing paternity. In the second case, a litter of Afghan hounds, five DNA bands established paternity, Lastly, in a litter of Border collies, five DNA bands established paternity. In each case a single dog only sired the entire litter.

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