If your dog qualifies, testing with us may be FREE.  

As a "Thank You" for helping us support new research and validate genetic disease testing in the Doberman, we offer limited FREE testing for dogs that meet specific criteria. Dogs that test free in specific Doberman Diversity Project research projects enjoy the full benefits of being a Doberman Diversity Project participant -- full genetic test results, free support by PhD geneticists, free access to the virtual breeding tool and more. Whatever paid participants receive is yours when you help us help our breed. 
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VALIDATION TESTING OPPORTUNITIES 

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Dobermans over Thirteen Years of Age*

OPEN

Currently accepting a limited number of Dobermans that are: 

1. Over 13 years old (must have documentation of age via registration, immunization records as a very young puppy, etc.), 
2. No diagnosis of Wobbler's Disease, 
3. No diagnosis of DCM, 
4. Recent (within the past 12 months) 24 Hour Holter exam with normal results, and 
5. Recent (within the past 12 months) Echocardiogram with normal results.

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DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy)

OPEN

Currently accepting a limited number of Dobermans that have been:
1)  Clinically diagnosed by a licensed vet with Dilated Cardiomyopathy AND
2)  DNA tested NEGATIVE for the PDK4/DCM mutation AND
3)  DNA tested NEGATIVE for the DCM2 mutation.
If you have documentation of all three of these criteria, please contact us to verify that your dog qualifies for FREE testing.  

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vWD1 (von Willebrand Disease) 

CLOSED

Currently accepting a limited number of Dobermans that have been clinically diagnosed with von Willebrand's Disease.  If your dog has been diagnosed with this disease by a licensed veterinarian, contact us to find out if your dog qualifies for FREE testing.  

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Narcolepsy

OPEN

Currently accepting a limited number of Dobermans that have been clinically diagnosed with Narcolepsy and/or who have been DNA tested for Narcolepsy genetics by another laboratory.  If your dog has been diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian, contact us (below) to find out if your dog qualifies for FREE testing.