The Doberman Diversity Project is a non-profit global Citizen-Science effort created to support scientific research into Doberman genetic health and longevity by building a comprehensive digital DNA repository that includes health documentation of tested dogs, accessible at no cost to researchers across the globe.
The DDP digital repository of genomic and health information will fuel a powerful Doberman-only 1,000 dog GWAS (Genome-Wide Association Study) researching Doberman genetic disease, genetic diversity and longevity for one important goal -- Improved Doberman longevity & genetic health.
The DDP digital repository of genomic and health information will fuel a powerful Doberman-only 1,000 dog GWAS (Genome-Wide Association Study) researching Doberman genetic disease, genetic diversity and longevity for one important goal -- Improved Doberman longevity & genetic health.
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FOR RESEARCHERS & SCIENTISTS*
We Save You Resources. You Help Our Breed. Valuable Doberman Digital Genomic Data. Accompanying Health Records/Results. Stringent State-of-the-Art Processing Quality Control. 240,000+ SNP Illumina DNA Chip. A BROAD, DIVERSE COLLECTION of Doberman DNA. All at no cost to Researcher Partners* -- Approximately 700 Dobermanns from 30+ Countries -- Hundreds of Tested Dogs, and Growing Rapidly -- Show Dogs, Working Dogs, Pets and more * Research Projects are subject to DDP approval. |
FOR HEALTH-MINDED DOBERMANN BREEDERS
We negotiate deep discounts on Cutting-Edge DNA Testing. You add advanced genetics to your program. Free Virtual Breeding Tool -- know a litter's Genetic COI before mating -- know shared genetic mutation test results (vWD1, DM, PDK4/DCM1, GPT, MDR1 and more) -- Color Genetics: K locus (dominant black), B locus (black and brown) and D locus (dilute) -- DLA Diversity results -- NEW! Access to Reduced-Rate Holter Monitoring Reduced Price Advanced DNA Testing. Just $130.25 Test results in one, easy-to-access online location. |
It's MUCH MORE than just another Genetic Diversity or Disease Test.
We're all about supporting Research.
All dogs tested through the DDP receive next-generation comprehensive genetic diversity and genetic disease results to support informed breeding decisions. The online Virtual Breeding Tool synthesizes complex genetic data into an easy-to-use tool.
The FREE breeding tool includes (for each proposed mating) an advanced genetic COI (calculated not with pedigrees, but with each dog's actual DNA), shared genetic disease mutations, possible puppy color outcomes, average litter size, DLA diversity, age of dog, number of litters already produced, titles, the location of the proposed mate, and more. Why?
Because the DDP believes that the best approach to breeding is a comprehensive one. It's not just about DNA disease testing, genetic diversity, Genetic COI, ancestors, conformation, or temperament. It's about ALL of these things in the hands of knowledgeable and transparent Breeders.
The karyogram below illustrates a DDP-tested dog's chromosomes, showing the level of inbreeding (homozygosity) of that dog, as well as where those areas of inbreeding are located. This complex data is incorporated into the breeding tool to help breeders minimize and even reduce Litter COIs -- an important goal in light of the demonstrated correlation between higher COIs and decreased longevity in dogs.
The FREE breeding tool includes (for each proposed mating) an advanced genetic COI (calculated not with pedigrees, but with each dog's actual DNA), shared genetic disease mutations, possible puppy color outcomes, average litter size, DLA diversity, age of dog, number of litters already produced, titles, the location of the proposed mate, and more. Why?
Because the DDP believes that the best approach to breeding is a comprehensive one. It's not just about DNA disease testing, genetic diversity, Genetic COI, ancestors, conformation, or temperament. It's about ALL of these things in the hands of knowledgeable and transparent Breeders.
The karyogram below illustrates a DDP-tested dog's chromosomes, showing the level of inbreeding (homozygosity) of that dog, as well as where those areas of inbreeding are located. This complex data is incorporated into the breeding tool to help breeders minimize and even reduce Litter COIs -- an important goal in light of the demonstrated correlation between higher COIs and decreased longevity in dogs.
And there's more. Much more.
Testing with the DDP supports Doberman Health Research via a 1,000 dog GWAS.
Testing with the DDP supports Research into how Genetic Diversity does or doesn't impact Doberman health.
Testing with the DDP includes DNA Testing for all known Doberman Genetic Diseases.
Testing with the DDP includes a specially created report for your Veterinarian.
Testing with the DDP comes with FREE access to Online Breeding Tools.
Testing with the DDP means the DNA data we collect is openly shareable.
Testing with the DDP gains you access to deeply reduced Holtering through the DDP's Holter Project.
Testing through the DDP screens for breed, sex, and duplicate DNA submissions.
Testing with the DDP supports Research into how Genetic Diversity does or doesn't impact Doberman health.
Testing with the DDP includes DNA Testing for all known Doberman Genetic Diseases.
Testing with the DDP includes a specially created report for your Veterinarian.
Testing with the DDP comes with FREE access to Online Breeding Tools.
Testing with the DDP means the DNA data we collect is openly shareable.
Testing with the DDP gains you access to deeply reduced Holtering through the DDP's Holter Project.
Testing through the DDP screens for breed, sex, and duplicate DNA submissions.
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We have one simple goal:
To improve the health & longevity of the Doberman Pinscher.
To improve the health & longevity of the Doberman Pinscher.
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Great News! The results from our partner Embark Veterinary, are now OFA accepted!
For more information on which tests the OFA accepts from Embark (and other labs), please contact the OFA directly.
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