DM Testresults

[saschia]

Originally Posted by cpw

Sorry but I have to ask. Is there not the option to not breed if all you have is two carriers?

That is an option, if you have a large population. But if you have only a couple of animals on a continent, then the problems you'll get from inbreeding and bottleneck effects are much bigger than the ones you get by crossing known carriers.

It is a pity that the genetic tests are so expensive still, it would be best if one could test all the puppies, sell the one which are affected to owner who don't plan to breed, and adjust the environment so that the problems that will develop will be less hard or better adjusted for (like with high risk of hip dysplasia you can help by good supplements and targeted exercise).

[yukidomari]

Originally Posted by Morian

this is a good idea for breeders which sell their pups for 1000 eur and more but it's sad we can't be so sure about future hd result

but speaking seriously, i would pay +66 eur (or how much does the test cost) just to be sure that my pup will be healthy.

Me too.. I think that's a good idea and would like to ask our breeder.. Does anyone know how long the results take to return?

[michaelundinaeichhorn]

within Germany one to two weeks.

Ina

[yukidomari]

Thank you!

[wilczakrew]