The DDP Holter Monitor Project. 
Only for DDP Participants. 

To detect and manage Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) early, yearly 24-hour Holtering is crucial. But Holter monitoring can be expensive. Now, as a DDP participant, you can Holter your dogs through the Doberman Diversity Project at a deep discount. It's our way of saying  Thank You for your support. And another way to support ongoing research.

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What's Included?

How Much Does it Cost?

Who is Eligible to Holter through the Doberman Diversity Project?

I am Eligible! I want to Holter my dog. ​How do I get on the List?

What Packages are Available and what do they cost?

State taxes of 8.25% apply to residents of Texas, and are in addition to the fees listed.

Everything you need. And we pay for priority, insured shipping both ways. 

• Alba Digital Holter Monitor, Model DR200
• Holter vest with belt and pocket (for the monitor). 
• DR200 Cable Set, AA Battery, Clipper Set (for shaving your dog), Adhesive Vet Wrap, Patient Diary, Electrodes, Alcohol Wipes, and Written Instructions. 
• Holter Report reviewed by a Certified Technician.
• USPS Priority Shipping in both directions, with insurance and tracking. 

The Standard Package is just $119 for your first dog, and $99 for additional dogs. Other packages are available. Note: A portion of your fee may even be tax-deductible. Consult your tax professional for advice.

You can rent DDP Holter Equipment if  your dog meets these five criteria:

1. Your dog has been DNA tested through our DDP partner lab Embark Veterinary,
2. Your dog is fully enrolled in the DDP,  
3. Your dog's Embark test results have come back, 
4. You have sent your dog's Embark test results to the DDP, and 
5. You consent to the DDP's use and sharing of your dog's data including, but not limited to, genomic, cardiac, and health data for research purposes.

Easy! Click on the button to the right and sign up. ​We'll add you to our waiting list and contact you when you are nearing the top of the list. You pay only when we're ready to ship the equipment to you. 

Request Holter Rental

Level One: Standard/Breeding
Audience:  This package is a common choice for owners and breeders who are looking for an affordable, accurate screening of their dogs.  View Basic Reports
Process: A certified technician will scan your dog's report and generate an official report, complete with a clear PVC summary on the cover page. This is a manual scan, not a computer generated scan.  The complete report will be sent to you via e-mail.   ​

Level Two: Cardiologist Review
​Audience:  This package is a popular choice for customers who want further in-depth screening by a board-certified veterinary cardiologist for purposes other than breeding. 
Process: Your dog's report will be sent directly to the cardiologist who will review it and prepare a report. The complete report will be sent to you via e-mail. 

Level Three: Cardiologist + OFA
​Audience: This package is used by owners seeking to submit their dog's cardiologist-reviewed Holter report to OFA. The OFA Advanced Cardiac Database is based on a two-tiered cardiac clearance system: 1) clearance for congenital cardiac disease and 2) clearance for adult-onset cardiac disease. 
Process: Your dog's report will be scanned by the technician (as in the Standard Package) and that report will be sent to a board-certified veterinary cardiologist. The cardiologist will review, interpret this report, and complete and submit your dog's package directly to the OFA. NOTE: You must complete an OFA Holter Package Request Form and send it to HolterProject@DobermanDiversityProject.org

IMPORTANT NOTE: You are responsible for understanding and complying with the OFA's strict rules regarding cardiac clearance. If you pay for a Level Three Cardiologist/OFA Holter package and your application is rejected by the OFA because you did not comply with their rules, you will NOT receive a refund for your Holter Rental. Contact the OFA for guidance before purchasing this Holter Package.
​https://www.ofa.org/diseases/other-diseases/cardiac-disease

$119 for the first dog.
$ 99 for additional dogs (in the same rental period).

$169 for the first dog. 
$149 for additional dogs (in the same rental period).

$209 for the first dog. 
$189 for additional dogs (in the same rental period).

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How do I put the Holter on my dog? How do I set the digital unit up? 

Do I have to sign a contract? 

Read this document: 

Watch this video. 

Still have questions? We are here to help. Please contact Karen, Holter Project Manager, at HolterProject@DobermanDiversityProject.org

Yes. You can read the DDP Holter Rental Contract here.