Foundation FAQ

Foundation FAQ

Help make an investment in the Airedales' future!!

Choose to add your Airedale to the Airedale DNA Bank!!!

1. Why would the Foundation advertise for Airedale samples to be sent to the Airedale DNA Bank?

2. Why is our foundation asking owners of normal, healthy Airedales to enter their data and donate their DNA for Research?

3. Why do many research investigations ask for only ill animals, if it is better to have both normal (control) and ill animals for a study?

4. Once I enter my animal's DNA and information in the Bank, will its personal information ever become public?

5. What could I expect to get from this anonymous statistical information that will be reported from the health survey at OFA or from the database in the DNA bank?

6. What security measures have been put in place to protect the identity of the animal and the owner?

7. Why would I want to put my Airedale's DNA and data information into the DNA bank?

8. Would there be any future monetary gain either to myself or the Foundation from the use of my animal's DNA?

9. Can DNA be extracted from stored semen on deceased Airedales?

10. Can non-ATCA or other breed club members donate their Airedale's DNA to the bank?

11. Can Airedale owners from outside the USA donate their Airedale's DNA?

12. Can I enter an Airedale who is not registered with any purebred registry?

13. If I enter an Airedale into the bank, can I make changes to its information or my personal information at a later date?

14. Who determines how and when the DNA is used in a research study?

15. If my animal is entered into a research investigation, will I receive information from the researcher?

16. Can I submit data, but not DNA, on deceased dogs to add to the wealth of knowledge?

17. Can you give me more assurance that my Dog's Information Will Be Confidential?