Mudi Pedigree Analysis Certificate
(The MPAC list of generated certificates is below)
MPAC Purpose and Goals for Breeding of the Mudi
Mudi Pedigree Analysis (MPAC) is
a tool for those planning to breed their Mudi. The scores provide a
consistent method by which you can compare pedigrees and determine whether a
particular male and female Mudi are well matched for the traits listed.
Every dog has some degree of possible
health issues in the genes they carry, therefore seeking dogs with zero scores
is unrealistic. The risk scores given in the MPAC can be
used to reduce the chances of producing unwanted traits. A score of 50
or higher is reason for concern. Try to avoid pairings that score in
excess of 50 for any serious health issue. The MPAC will help you to do
so sensibly, as all traits are not equal and you need to also consider health
test results of the planned pair, their breed characteristics, temperament/behavior
and instinct traits, in addition to those traits covered by MPAC.
If your planned litter scores 50
or higher for any trait, try to reduce the scores for puppies to below 50
whenever possible. If multiple traits are over 50, it may not be possible to
reduce risk across the board, the breeder will have to prioritize lowering the risk
for those traits with the highest impact on health as the primary goal.
While MPAC results are intended
to inform the breeder about potential risks in the planned litters pedigree, it
must be kept in mind that even a very high risk score does not mean a litter will produce
that disease or fault. However, the higher the risk score, the more
likely this could happen, so caution is advised.
Ideally the breeder should choose
a mate that lowers the risk score, especially if the health issue is
potentially incurable or has serious quality of life issues.
For serious health traits that
typically don’t appear until the dog is 4-5 years old, if the score is 50 or
greater, it is recommended to hold off breeding that dog until it is past the typical
age of onset for the trait. Delaying breeding will reduce the chance that
the dog may become affected after it has already produced offspring.
When looking for a mate to use
with your Mudi or reviewing an MPAC on a female wanting to use your male, prioritize
crosses that reduce risk in the offspring wherever possible. Mate
selection is a balancing act, look at the plusses and minuses on each side, not
only with MPAC scores, but with health test results, breed characteristic
traits, behavior and instinct tests, also being considered. Do the
potential mates complement each other when all the results are on the table?
MPAC should not be used to
eliminate Mudis from breeding, it is meant to be used to find mates that will
give lower risk for occurrence of serious health issues and traits in the
produced offspring.
Ultimately it is up to each
breeder to decide which Mudis to breed and each puppy seeker to decide which
puppy to take home. The Mudi Directions
Group does not make breeder, litter or puppy recommendations to anyone, we just
supply the data to enable an educated choice.
While it is important to remember
that breeders are breeding dogs, not documents, numbers or data, knowing all of
the available information will significantly support informed, responsible
breeding decisions.
MPAC
Requesting
Without knowledge of a Mudi’s family health history, you cannot make educated breeding or purchasing decisions. If you have less than the full collection of available data for health issues for your planned litter, you will produce health issues more often than if you know a health issue is high risk and take the necessary steps to avoid it.
MPAC is one more tool you can use to improve the health of your Mudi litters and puppy acquisitions.
To request MPAC for your planned litter, existing litter, owned Mudi or a Mudi you plan to purchase, please email Mudi Directions with the name of the planned litters parents, or the name of the Mudi you would like an MPAC made for to: MudiDirections@gmail.com
Details of the MPAC request will be discussed through email only.
MPAC FEES
The MPAC fee depends on the level of data desired. The MPAC can be done for any Mudi or planned Mudi litter, and requested by any Mudi owner, puppy seeker, or breeder, anywhere in the world:
COI for any Mudi or planned litter: Free
MPAC Epilepsy Risk ONLY, for any Mudi or planned litter: Free
MPAC Top 20 Traits (see list of 20 below): $15.00 (USD)
MPAC Full Mudi: risk scores for every trait tracked (84): $30.00 (USD)
MPAC addition of another breeding partner for Top 20: $ 5.00 (USD)
MPAC addition of another breeding partner Full Mudi: $15.00 (USD)
MPAC limited sharing rights via Google Docs permission: $20.00 (USD)
Top 20 traits include: epilepsy, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, patella luxation, spinal issues, allergy, allergy bee, allergy vaccination, IBD/colitis, thyroid, albino, color dilution alopecia, cataracts, distichiasis, persistent pupillary membrane, teeth missing, teeth extra, bite (whatever type is most common on the pedigree), testicles missing, hemangiosarcoma. Substitution of any trait on the top 20 list for another on the full list, is allowed.
Payment options will be agreed upon by email. In Europe the USD fee can be converted to Euro (rounded to the nearest Euro).
Completed MPAC documents will be placed to the Google Docs system and you will be given access via your email. The MPAC document will remain on Google Docs indefinitely.
Sharing of MPAC documents is on a limited basis and is to be agreed upon prior to MPAC being made and placed to Google Docs. Sharing of MPAC documents you requested, with others, should be very carefully considered.
As new trait and health issue information is continuously collected, it is advisable that MPAC be requested before breeding any litter or obtaining a new Mudi.
If you requested an MPAC for a planned litter more than 6 months before the breeding is expected to occur, we will check the MPAC risk scores for validity one month prior to the actual mating for free.
MPAC reports will be completed within one weeks’ time in most cases, once payment is received.
MPAC service can be requested by email: MudiDirections@gmail.com
Let MPAC make an IMPACT on your Mudi puppy selection and Mudi litter planning!
SAMPLE MPAC REPORT LINKS
COI is given by email or FB Messenger, without form, if you want an official form, it is possible by email request only.
Epilepsy Risk ONLY Sample MPAC (also includes COI):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JEO6Fa-xC4-81suoyIApal6XshSK_fhh/view?usp=sharingMPAC FULL MUDI Sample (every trait tracked + COI + additional data):
MPAC TOP 20, uses the FULL MUDI form (link above)
MPAC Official List of Reports Generated and additional MPAC information is available on IMuDI.
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