NEW: ICB Genetic Diversity Certification

By Carol Beuchat PhD

​The most effective way to reduce genetic disorders in purebred dogs is to reduce the level of inbreeding. 

To encourage breeders to do this, ICB announces our new "Genetic Diversity Certification" program.

Individual Certification
Dogs that are DNA tested and genotyped through ICB will have access to the ICB Breeder Tool, and they can also receive Genetic Diversity Certification. This indicates that the inbreeding coefficient of that dog was determined directly from DNA analysis by ICB.

In addition to diversity certification, dogs with inbreeding coefficients less than 10% will be provided with a watermarked and coded emblem that can be displayed on the website of the breeder or owner. The gold Diversity Certified emblem will designate an inbreeding coefficient of 5% or less, and the blue Diversity Certified emblem is for inbreeding between 5% and 10%. This fee for certification is $15 and is valid for the lifetime of the dog.

Litter Certification
We are also providing a way to certify litters without genotyping each puppy. This certification is called "Diversity Bred". The two parents are genotyped and the average inbreeding coefficient of the puppies is estimated from the genomic kinship coefficient.

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ICB Diversity Certification demonstrates to fellow breeders and pet owners your commitment to producing puppies with the lowest risk of genetic disease.
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While the ICB Breeder Tool is in beta testing (through December 2016),
Diversity Certification is FREE.

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