> > Barb - I don't think that's correct. I checked with DDC before testing > with them and they said their test is identical to OFA's. > Thanks, Kim > > Msg: #2 in digest > Subject: Re: DM test by DDC > From: barbara17236@xxxxxxx > Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:27:17 -0400 (EDT) > > It is my understanding that the OFA DM test and the DDC DM Test are > looking for different markers and different things. And, that your dog > could be DM Clear on one test and a carrier on the other test. > > So, it is best to pick just one (OFA or DDC) and test all of your dogs > through that program. Since OFA will post the results publicly, I am > doing all of my dogs through the OFA test. And, I believe most "white" > breeders are using the OFA test. > > > > > > Barb Hively - PA > DNA. It's what makes a white, a German Shepherd > > > n the web! http://kimberliteshepherds.googlepages.com/ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================