I am a firm believer in health testing for diseases/disorders common to the Dobermann.

I feel that by testing and making the results available, it can assist in future breeding decisions and broaden our knowledge of issues within the breed in general.

Casey's Results are:

vWD (von Willebrands Disease - a bleeding disorder)

DNA Test conducted by Genesearch (USA) on 21st October 2001

Result:  Carrier

Read more on vWD in Dobermanns here:   vWD in Dobermanns

Hip/Elbow Dysplasia (x-rays graded by Dr R S Wyburn - 3rd March 2003)

Hip Results:  2:3  = total of 5 (Australian Dobermann average = total of 9)

                       AVA Grade = 1 (Gradings are 0 to 6)

  International Grade = B (Gradings are A to E)

  OFA Equivalent Grade = Excellent/Good

Elbow Results:    0:0 (Grades 0 to 3 per elbow)

Read more info on Australian Hip/Elbow Gradings here: AVA Hips/Elbows

Dentition (examined by B Jones BVSc on 19th October 2002)

Result:  Full Dentition, Correct Scissor Bite

Eyes (examined by B Jones BVSc on 19th October 2002)

Result:  Normal/Similar

Thyroid Levels (analysed by Mayne Pathology on 28th November 2005)

Result:  Normal - T4 = 20 (normal range between 17 and 37)

Previous Results:

Normal - T4 = 25 (14/01/2005)

Normal (30/10/2002)

Liver Function Test (analysed by Mayne Pathology on 28th November 2005)

Result:  Normal

Previous Results:

Normal (14/01/2005

Normal (30/10/2002)

Full Blood Count (analysed by SDS Pathology on 30th October 2002)

Result:  Normal

Casey's Health Test Results