FRAUD PREVENTION, and to give the buyer peace of mind. 

It has come to many breeder's and buyer's attention that pups have been sold under the pretense of a certain parentage.  

The strangest things happen.  A German Shepherd that looks like a Rottweiler is DNA tested and turns out to be 50% Rottweiler, yet was sold for $3500 as a pure bred GSD!  A pup is sold as being a top show-line pup is purchased for $3500 plus many $$$ in addition and is DNA tested and turns out its Sire is a complete different dog/bloodline than was promised. Or, a small litter, but great combination, is born and the breeder has another litter of a lesser combination and adds that to the registration as being part of the better combination... (In the name of money, of course)

No matter what happens, your pup is UN-remittable when you discover this AFTER the fact.  Sure, you may have AKC or SV papers, however, they are useless for show/breeding. 

So, ASK for proof of ownership of Sire/Dam, akc litter registration and have it faxed or emailed to you before you send your money.  Once a breeder does that, and shows where you can call the akc dna department for verification  (tel nr: 919-816-3508), your pup will be remittable.

Since the AKC doesn't enforce DNA registration, except from imported dogs, then we, as responsible breeders, must do this to ensure 'quality control'.

Any dogs used for breeding in future litters are DNA'd upon confirmation of pregnancy.  ANY outside males used MUST be DNA'd or won't be used.