[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: DM Testing
- From: Birgit Rhoads <wdlnd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Terry Cochran <fairway97045@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 24 May 2012 15:59:14 -0400
From my own experience, I would not bother to test a dog that has a history of
bloat at 5 years because I would not be breeding that dog anyway. Experience
tells me to run, not walk, away from lines that bloat/torsion.
Does it not make sense to do the time tested reliable tests that we know will
give the dog health clearances, and then, look into DM? No one is saying if
your dog is a carrier not to breed it. Just be careful where you go. And, it
would be nice to test the resulting puppies before sending them off to
unsuspecting pet people. OTOH, the word has gotten out to pet people who are
now requesting if the dogs have been tested to be not "at risk".
Birgit Rhoads
Woodland
Hudson Oh
wdlnd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.woodlandpwc.com
When you've flown as far as you can, you are half way there
On May 24, 2012, at 2:40 PM, Terry Cochran wrote:
> OK the dogs test clear (according to the test now) but the dog or bitch had
> one parent that bloated by 5. do you breed or do you not?
>
> Terry
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Penny & Bill <ketchy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: diwri@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Cc: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 9:40 AM
> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: DM Testing
>
> Totally agree, Diane. It's what we have to use NOW--well worth the
> $65, IMHO. I will not breed any of my bitches (2 Carriers, 1 Clear)
> to a dog who is NOT tested Clear. I will NOT buy a dog who is
> untested. I am so thankful that genetic markers have been identified
> for DM because back in 1990, I lost a dog to DM. He was 10 and it was
> WAY too soon. Were there only tests for bloat/torsion/toxic gut et al!
>
> Penny in NC
> The Farm Dog
>
> On May 24, 2012, at 12:32 PM, Diane Wright wrote:
>
>> I do not understand poo-poo'ing of DM testing. "Ohhhh... the test
>> MAY not be accurate".... "Oooooooh.... it's $65 & it's not 100%".
>> This mentality is rubbish... imo. Apparently I've been watching too
>> much BBCAmerica... as the Brits are always saying something is
>> 'rubbish';-)
>>
>> I would not buy a pup from untested parents. I'd sooner buy a pup
>> out of parents who failed their OFAs than a parents carrying for DM.
>> In my experience, dogs can live pretty normally with dysplasia. DM
>> (& the DM-ish conditions) make it very difficult. I am
>> THRILLLLLLLLLLLED they have identified genetic markers for DM.
>>
>> As an owner of a stud muffin dog, I will not accept bitches who have
>> not been tested. I have experienced the heartache of having to say
>> goodbye to dogs too soon... it's nothing I would wish upon anyone. I
>> would not be able to sleep if I had a hand in causing grief.
>>
>> I know... pretty sappy. Your mileage may vary.
>>
>> Diane Wright
>> & CH Cash PT
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