As a breeder/owner of one of the 37 gsds in the CHIC database, I agree with you that we should be doing more health testing. I would like to restrict my stud choices to dogs that have passed all of the tests required for CHIC designation. Sadly, that would limit me to very few stud dogs right now! I think it is too bad that the dog can get a CHIC number without passing any of the tests. That makes the whole thing kinda laughable.. It's a step in the right direction, though, IMO. Zoa Dr. Zoa Rockenstein www.riverrockshepherds.com ________________________________ From: Rebecca Little <pbgs@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: freelist <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 1:24:06 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] health testing Ok guys questions....What breeders out there are testing for more then just hips and elbows?? Why is there not more importance placed on testing hearts, eyes, and thyroids? What about the DM flash test? Does anyone see that becoming used more? There are ONLY 37 GSD's listed in the CHIC data base. I have 2 girls waiting for a GSDCA temperament test to me somewhere remotely near(and no Ohio is NOT considered near). How many out there are waiting for the same??? We look a sad lot compared to alot of the CHIC dogs listed of other breeds....Aussies over 1100, nearly 400 malinois, almost 300 dalmatians, almost 300 leonbergers(there are only about 2000 in the whole country), over 1600 pembrokes, almost 650 swiss mountain dogs, just to name a few. Don't we have a FAR greater number of dogs out there then the above breeds? Does anyone else think its important to go above and beyond in the health testing department???? Rebecca Little Peakes Brook German Shepherds http://sites.centralpets.com/mammals/peakesbrookgsd/index.html ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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 - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. 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 - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================