DNA testing -

Question
I would like to determine if the sire listed on my pups AKC papers is indeed the correct sire. The sire's DNA is on file and so is my pup's. Can parentage be determined without the dam's DNA

Answer
While there are independent labs that can do this if you have access to the sire/dam, since what you are doing is actually questioning the parentage of the pup, I think you can only do it through the AKC, as you have to be able to test against the sire's DNA on file.

Unfortunately, the only way the AKC will entertain a customer complaint is with a $500 deposit.  At least that's the way it appears online on their site.  See below copied from their site:

Customer-Driven DNA Complaint Policy

Effective July 1, 2002: Any AKC customer who questions the recorded parentage of a dog or litter may submit a complaint in writing to the AKC requesting DNA testing. The complaint must be accompanied by a deposit of $500.00. If the allegation is sustained the deposit is returned. If the allegation is not sustained, the deposit is forfeited and becomes the property of The American Kennel Club.

In cases where parentage is shown to be incorrect, AKC will work with customers to correct the registrations of dogs and litters when possible. The responsible parties will be billed for the DNA processing costs and registration correction fees. Registration services will be placed on hold until payment is made. When corrections cannot be made, the necessary registrations will be converted to Conditional Registration. The AKC disciplinary procedures will apply to exclusions discovered as a result of this policy.

You may want to contact them directly and find out for sure:
AKC DNA Operations
PO Box 900065
Raleigh, NC 27675-9065
phone: 919-816-3508
fax: 919-816-4255
e-mail: dna@akc.org

Why don't you believe the breeder?  What has caused this doubt in your mind?