[ SHOWGSD-L ] Question for Breeders

From: "Paula M. Cooke" <pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:51:58 GMT
Those of you who are doing the OFA DNA test for the DM marker, are you testing 
the puppies?  
Especially, if you breed At Risk or Carrier to At Risk or Carrier, when/if you 
test the puppies, what are you doing with the pups that test At Risk?
Are you placing them in pet homes?

i know some are breeding to At Risk stud dogs without testing the brood bitch, 
so i would think they wouldn't bother testing the offspring.

But, I also know that there are some ethical breeders who truly care about this 
breed and I know many are opposed to culling, so I am curious how breeders are 
using these genetic tools as they become available.

Paula, 303 days and counting

Home of BIS, BISS, Multi-Group Winning, AKC JAM/AOE, Intern'l & Am CH, Silver 
Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 
(Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid),.1st male GSD Grand Champion. 2010 #1 GSD in 
California, Lifetime #1 GSD in Michigan, 2010 #1 GSD male in USA (AKC GCH 
Stats), 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Invitee. 2010-2011-Lifetime AKC 
Eukanuba invitee.
 

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