Here's what is included when you test your dog through the
Doberman Diversity Project.
State-of-the-art DNA testing of your dog at reduced pricing -- that seamlessly supports new research into Doberman genetic diseases. You'll get ALL of this for just $149 (or less through our breeder/group discount). By testing through the non-profit Doberman Diversity Project, you'll not only save a bundle on genetic testing, but you'll also be a hero to the Doberman community by supporting new research.
Doberman-specific genetic disease/trait/clinical tests including:
- OFA-accepted PDK4 (mutation associated with Dilated Cardiomyopathy)
- SOD-1 DM (Canine degenerative myelopathy, a genetic disease affecting the spine)
- Color Genetics: K Locus (dominant black), B Locus (Black and Brown)
- Color Dilution test (Locus D) -- Discover if your dog can produce puppies that are blue or fawn.
- Multidrug Sensitivity (MDR1) -- Associated with a genetic defect causing reactions to common canine drugs.
- Alanine Aminotransferase Activity (GPT) -- Associated with incorrect/low ALT levels in blood tests)
- vWD1 -- Associated with a genetic bleeding disorder common in Dobermans.
- and more.
An easy-to-read interactive online report that includes diversity analysis.
- Your dog's Genetic COI (coefficient of inbreeding). Say goodbye to inaccurate pedigree-based COI calculators.
- Your Dog's DLA Haplotypes. Is your dog Highly Diverse, Somewhat Diverse, or does he have No Diversity?
- A karyogram of your dog's inbreeding. Your dog's reports will include a graphical representation of all the areas in your dog's chromosomes showing exactly where he is more or less inbred compared to all other Dobermans. This information will allow highly inbred dogs to find complementary mates and produce more diverse puppies.
- Your dog's mitochondrial DNA information. Your dog inherits its mitochondrial DNA only from the maternal line (it is passed ONLY from mother to puppies). Our DNA results allow you to trace your dog's maternal lineage all the way back to the original bitch. Mitochondrial DNA diversity is crucial for preserving diversity in the breed!
And, Results for Doberman-specific Genetic Diseases. See your dog's results on your computer, your tablet or your cell phone. And, coming soon, an Embark Veterinary App.
The satisfaction of knowing you are part of an international effort to support new research efforts to identify genetic associations that cause the genetic diseases affecting our dogs and ending their lives too soon. Priceless.
COMING SOON!
Scheduled to be added to the DDP Testing Panel in 2018
Scheduled to be added to the DDP Testing Panel in 2018
The genetic test for Narcolepsy (awaiting validation).
Do you have or know of a dog that has been tested to be either a carrier or an affected dog for Narcolepsy? Let us know. They can test their dog FREE if they are the first four dogs to contact the DDP.
The genetic test for the Albino gene. Anticipated in late 2018.
Do you have or know of a dog that has been tested to be either a carrier or an affected dog for Narcolepsy? Let us know. They can test their dog FREE if they are the first four dogs to contact the DDP.
The genetic test for the Albino gene. Anticipated in late 2018.
How can the Doberman Diversity Project do ALL of this for $135?
We can only provide these services at this price point because we are a non-profit scientific corporation staffed by professionals who volunteer their expertise and time without taking a single penny as compensation.
Our non-profit status, together with our goal of putting science in the hands of Doberman owners worldwide, prompted the world's most respected canine geneticists from Cornell University to graciously agree to support the Doberman Diversity Project. These canine genetic professionals are, through Embark Veterinary (our genetic testing partner and the Official Research Partner Laboratory of Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine) committed supporters of citizen science and of our efforts to improve the health and longevity of the Doberman worldwide.
What does that mean to YOU?
Our non-profit status, together with our goal of putting science in the hands of Doberman owners worldwide, prompted the world's most respected canine geneticists from Cornell University to graciously agree to support the Doberman Diversity Project. These canine genetic professionals are, through Embark Veterinary (our genetic testing partner and the Official Research Partner Laboratory of Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine) committed supporters of citizen science and of our efforts to improve the health and longevity of the Doberman worldwide.
What does that mean to YOU?
- No paid memberships.
- No paid genetic consulting fees.
- 100% of your money goes to the effort to make a difference.