THE DOBERMAN DIVERSITY PROJECT
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Support Genetic Research.
Get Embark's Breeder DNA Kit at a research-only discount. 

How can we do ALL of this for a discounted price of $145*?  

We can only provide discounted DNA testing for Dobermans 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 partner with 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 global effort to improve the health and longevity of the Doberman worldwide.  
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* Discount Limitations & Conditions: 
  • You must agree to consent to the use and sharing of your dog's genomic data for research purposes.
  • You must agree to email your dogs' Embark results to the Doberman Diversity Project, Inc.  
  • ​Postage within the USA is free but Individual state taxes will apply. International shipping is $10. 
  • PayPal will add a 2.5% processing fee to your purchase. 
  • Results/Processing take up to 6 to 8 weeks from the time your swab arrives back at the laboratory.

​What does that mean to YOU? ​
  • Save hundreds on Genetic Testing.
  • No paid memberships or access fees. 
  • Access to a the Virtual Matchmaker Tool. 
  • Belong to a community of participants from 50+ countries.
  • Free access to PhD veterinary geneticists. 
  • 100% of your money goes to the effort to make a difference.
  • Know your dog's Genetic COI and experiment, within the free MatchMaker tool, to find mating combinations that lower Litter COI. 

What You'll Get.

​Doberman-specific genetic disease/trait/clinical tests including:
  • OFA-accepted PDK4 (mutation associated with Dilated Cardiomyopathy)
  • DCM2 (associated with Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dobermans)
  • 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. 
  • DINGS** -- congenital deafness combined with vestibular dysfunction in Dobermans.
  • Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2 - OCA2** -- Doberman Z Factor Albinism 
  • and more.  
An easy-to-read interactive online report that includes DLA diversity analysis.

Your dog's Genetic COI (coefficient of inbreeding). Say goodbye to inaccurate pedigree-based COI calculators. Recent research found that for each 1% a Genetic COI rises, there's a statistical loss of one month longevity.
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​Your Dog's DLA Haplotypes.
Is your dog's DLA Highly Diverse, Somewhat Diverse, or does he have No Diversity?  
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​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 inbred (blue) and outbred (yellow). Use your included Vet Report as a "cheat sheet" for what disease-associated mutations live on which chromosomes. 
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​​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!
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​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.​
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COMING SOON?  
Anticipated to be added to the DDP Testing Panel in 2020
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.​

** This test is a linkage test; Embark plans to convert this to a direct test in the future. What's a linkage test? DNA sequences that are close together on a chromosome tend to be inherited together. As such, Embark can use a genetic variation surrounding a mutation (e.g., linked to it) to infer the presence or absence of a mutation of interest. Linkage tests do not directly assay a mutation of interest, and as such, may not be perfectly predictive of your dog's true genotype. Thus far, Embark has reported they are seeing about a 99% accuracy rate in these linkage tests. If you ever get an Embark linkage test result that conflicts with another test you've had done, please contact us. It'll help improve the accuracy of future linkage testing. Questions about linkage testing? Contact Embark at Howdy@EmbarkVet.com

The Doberman diversity project

The Doberman Diversity Project is a non-profit Scientific Corporation founded to address the genetic health problems and short life span of today's Doberman, across the world.  All Rights Reserved. Your Use of this Site or our Services Constitutes Agreement with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.  If you do not wish to consent to these requirements, do not use this site. 
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Email us at DobermanDiversityProject@gmail.com
Call us at (636)DNA-4DDP or (636)362-4337
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Our Team
    • What's the problem?
  • Test Your Dog
    • Why Test with the DDP?
    • What's in the Test?
    • FREE TESTING
    • Buy a DNA Test Kit
    • Testez votre chien >
      • Pourquoi tester avec le DDP?
      • ce qui est dans le test?
      • acheter un kit de test
    • DCM2
  • Enroll
    • Consent Form
    • Enroll Your Dog
    • Confirm DDP Enrollment
    • Buy Test & Enroll
  • UPDATE PORTAL
  • Holter
    • Request Holter
    • OFA Holter Form
    • Holter Research
    • Holter Interpretation
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Fundraising Store
    • Volunteer
    • Are You a Researcher?
    • For Breeders >
      • Working with Breeders & Owners
      • For Breeders
    • Tell us about new Research
    • Get Updates & News
    • LEARN >
      • Research (non-DDP)
      • Educational Videos
      • Under the Microscope
      • Update Your Embark Settings
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us