I don't think we can put *all* problems under one cover, Liz. I know that Immune insufficiency can create multiple problems, and that certainly can be a genetic problem, cropping up in many different ways. Juvenile Mange, Juvenile stomach rashes, ear infections, skin "excema", hives, pano....maybe even torsion if it is created by digestive disorders. I guess because immune deficiency was *my* bugaboo, it was an area that I researched more than, say Mega, EPI, etc. But when you see a line with ALL of the above in it, why on earth would you want it part of your breeding program, either side? Stormy In a message dated 9/2/08 5:59:48 PM, Lealynn@xxxxxxx writes: > I will send the link on to my friend. I believe you should OWN the dog if > you include it in any database. > > I have another question for the list. What are your thoughts about the > hereditary connection between EPI and down pasterns? Or EPI and megas? Or > EPI > and bloat/torsion? > "You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result." Mahatma Gandhi Stormy Hope *~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~* Dog's love is different, it requires no return www.FairhopeGSD.com ************** It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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. 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@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================