i don't think many people test. i've tested two females and 3 males. one female was 69 and 70 is normal and was not a cause for alarm. my males were in the 100 range. when they are in the 30's and 40's and 50's, there could be problems. i knew of one in the 30's and she was spayed without incident. i don't think enough people test to say how big of a problem there is. i guess it's not that great or dam's would be dying while whelping, etc. too bad there is not a dna swab test as there is in other breeds. susan http://www.sander-haus.com ----- Original Message ----- From: CHBLACKVELVET@xxxxxxx To: sanderhaus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] vwd What do you think that the percentage is of GSD's that are carriers or affected w/ VWF?? I know this is a bigger problem in other breeds, but I am wondering if this is becoming a more of a problem in gsd's?Anyone with info....and or knowledge/experience please reply! Jovon Kennels www.jovongsd.us "Simply The Finest" ---------------------------------------- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 44892 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================