The Doberman Diversity Project is NOT just another
Genetic Diversity or Genetic Disease Test.
IT'S MUCH MORE.
Genetic Diversity testing is just a small portion of the Doberman Diversity Project. We're about a comprehensive approach to breeding healthier dogs, and intensely focused on research, education and breed-wide health. Experts tell us that diseases like DCM and cancer won't be eliminated by simply breeding for maximum diversity. That's why we test each dog for a wide variety of disease-associated genetic mutations for common Doberman diseases and genetic diversity.
That powerful genetic data, collected from each tested dog, will power the 1,000 dog GWAS (genome-wide association study) focused on Doberman genetic health and longevity. Our breed's problem is broad, as is this research project. You'll not only be a hero to our breed when you test your dog through the DDP, you'll also get next-generation comprehensive genetic diversity and genetic disease results.
Genetic Diversity. The image below illustrates just one of the many ways the Embark genetic test is different. The Embark test analyzes each of your dog's chromosomes. In the karyogram below, BLUE represents homozygosity (lack of genetic diversity or inbred). YELLOW represents heterozygosity (genetic diversity or outbreeding). So you'll learn not just how much genetic diversity is in your dog's DNA, but where it's located. Why does that matter? Because our breeding tool uses that information to help Breeders avoid creating more homozygosity that's related to increased rates of genetic disease and shorter lifespans. We think that's important. Here's what that image looks like in Embark's test results:
That powerful genetic data, collected from each tested dog, will power the 1,000 dog GWAS (genome-wide association study) focused on Doberman genetic health and longevity. Our breed's problem is broad, as is this research project. You'll not only be a hero to our breed when you test your dog through the DDP, you'll also get next-generation comprehensive genetic diversity and genetic disease results.
Genetic Diversity. The image below illustrates just one of the many ways the Embark genetic test is different. The Embark test analyzes each of your dog's chromosomes. In the karyogram below, BLUE represents homozygosity (lack of genetic diversity or inbred). YELLOW represents heterozygosity (genetic diversity or outbreeding). So you'll learn not just how much genetic diversity is in your dog's DNA, but where it's located. Why does that matter? Because our breeding tool uses that information to help Breeders avoid creating more homozygosity that's related to increased rates of genetic disease and shorter lifespans. We think that's important. Here's what that image looks like in Embark's test results:
And there's more. Much more.
Testing with the DDP supports Doberman health research.
When you test your dog through the Doberman Diversity Project, you support research into Doberman health.
The DDP is a part of the most extensive Doberman-only GWAS (Genome Wide Association Study) to date.
This GWAS will study 1,000 DDP-tested Dobermans from across the world to search for genes associated with the diseases that end Doberman lives too early, too often. By testing with the DDP, you help make this happen.
Testing with the DDP supports research into the Pros and Cons of breeding for genetic diversity.
Our partner geneticists aren't assuming that breeding for diversity will work to combat premature deaths in the Doberman breed. We're researching it. That's why we're following litters bred for genetic diversity, across their lifetimes, to assess the effectiveness of such an approach. This is science. We are looking for meaningful answers.
Will puppies bred for diversity enjoy longer, healthier lives?
Will these litters suffer from higher rates of genetic disease and die even earlier?
Or will there be no measurable difference?
Finding out is a key reason the DDP was founded.
Testing with the DDP includes DNA Testing for Doberman genetic diseases and Coat Colors.
Your online results include your dog's genetic results for:
PDK4 (a mutation associated with Dilated Cardiomyopathy),
DM (Degenerative Myelopathy),
vWD1 (von Willibrand's Disease),
Alanine Aminotransferase Activity (GPT) on Chromosome 13 associated with liver function,
MDR1 (multi-drug sensitivity), and
Coat Colors (Brown, Black and Dilute).
Testing with the DDP includes a specially created report for your Veterinarian.
You can share this report with your veterinarian with a simple click from within your dog's online Genetic Report.
Testing with the DDP comes with FREE access to online breeding tools.
You'll gain access to a powerful virtual breeding tool you'll gain access to, at no extra cost.
The Virtual Breeding tool is helping breeders make breeding decisions that take DNA results into consideration.
For each potential mating combination, you will know the litter's Genetic COI -- before mating.
The image below shows the wide variety of litter Genetic COIs using a bitch (female)
that has a very high 49% Genetic COI. Each dot represents the litter Genetic COI of each potential mate.
This image shows how even a high COI dogs may create litters with a much lower genetic COI.
And because higher COI correlates with reduced longevity, that matters. A lot.
When you test your dog through the Doberman Diversity Project, you support research into Doberman health.
The DDP is a part of the most extensive Doberman-only GWAS (Genome Wide Association Study) to date.
This GWAS will study 1,000 DDP-tested Dobermans from across the world to search for genes associated with the diseases that end Doberman lives too early, too often. By testing with the DDP, you help make this happen.
Testing with the DDP supports research into the Pros and Cons of breeding for genetic diversity.
Our partner geneticists aren't assuming that breeding for diversity will work to combat premature deaths in the Doberman breed. We're researching it. That's why we're following litters bred for genetic diversity, across their lifetimes, to assess the effectiveness of such an approach. This is science. We are looking for meaningful answers.
Will puppies bred for diversity enjoy longer, healthier lives?
Will these litters suffer from higher rates of genetic disease and die even earlier?
Or will there be no measurable difference?
Finding out is a key reason the DDP was founded.
Testing with the DDP includes DNA Testing for Doberman genetic diseases and Coat Colors.
Your online results include your dog's genetic results for:
PDK4 (a mutation associated with Dilated Cardiomyopathy),
DM (Degenerative Myelopathy),
vWD1 (von Willibrand's Disease),
Alanine Aminotransferase Activity (GPT) on Chromosome 13 associated with liver function,
MDR1 (multi-drug sensitivity), and
Coat Colors (Brown, Black and Dilute).
Testing with the DDP includes a specially created report for your Veterinarian.
You can share this report with your veterinarian with a simple click from within your dog's online Genetic Report.
Testing with the DDP comes with FREE access to online breeding tools.
You'll gain access to a powerful virtual breeding tool you'll gain access to, at no extra cost.
The Virtual Breeding tool is helping breeders make breeding decisions that take DNA results into consideration.
For each potential mating combination, you will know the litter's Genetic COI -- before mating.
The image below shows the wide variety of litter Genetic COIs using a bitch (female)
that has a very high 49% Genetic COI. Each dot represents the litter Genetic COI of each potential mate.
This image shows how even a high COI dogs may create litters with a much lower genetic COI.
And because higher COI correlates with reduced longevity, that matters. A lot.
We're about Global Cooperation with Doberman Researchers.
Testing with the DDP means the DNA data we collect is openly shareable.
We aren't keeping any secrets. If you want to share your dog's raw high-definition DNA data with research projects from across the world, you can do so with a simple click within your dog's online DNA report.
Testing with the DDP is shareable with others in the Doberman world.
Want to share your report with a friend or another breeder? Maybe you want to share only SOME of your report?
Easy -- you choose what to share from inside your dog's online DNA report. You're in control, yet sharing is simple.
Testing with the DDP will include access to our planned Estimated Breeding Value (EBV) for Longevity.
We are working to obtain access to an extensive pedigree database so we can create the first EBVs for Doberman Longevity -- an extraordinarily valuable tool for breeders working to breed longer lived Dobermans.
Testing through the DDP uses the most reliable and accurate DNA test on market.
Our partner lab, Embark, verifies that the DNA sample submitted is unique (has not been tested before)
Embark verifies that each dog tested is 100% Doberman to be sure that unique genes are Doberman genes.
Embark verifies that each DNA sample submitted is from a dog of the gender claimed.
We are a non-profit.
100% of our revenue goes to support our scientific goals.
Our Professional Team is 100% Volunteer
Testing with the DDP means the DNA data we collect is openly shareable.
We aren't keeping any secrets. If you want to share your dog's raw high-definition DNA data with research projects from across the world, you can do so with a simple click within your dog's online DNA report.
Testing with the DDP is shareable with others in the Doberman world.
Want to share your report with a friend or another breeder? Maybe you want to share only SOME of your report?
Easy -- you choose what to share from inside your dog's online DNA report. You're in control, yet sharing is simple.
Testing with the DDP will include access to our planned Estimated Breeding Value (EBV) for Longevity.
We are working to obtain access to an extensive pedigree database so we can create the first EBVs for Doberman Longevity -- an extraordinarily valuable tool for breeders working to breed longer lived Dobermans.
Testing through the DDP uses the most reliable and accurate DNA test on market.
Our partner lab, Embark, verifies that the DNA sample submitted is unique (has not been tested before)
Embark verifies that each dog tested is 100% Doberman to be sure that unique genes are Doberman genes.
Embark verifies that each DNA sample submitted is from a dog of the gender claimed.
We are a non-profit.
100% of our revenue goes to support our scientific goals.
Our Professional Team is 100% Volunteer
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