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.

Jet's Results are:

vWD (von Willebrands Disease - a bleeding disorder)

DNA Test conducted by Genesearch (USA) on 10th July 2000

Result:  Affected (has had no bleeding episodes)

Read more on vWD in Dobermanns here:   vWD in Dobermanns

Hip/Elbow Dysplasia (x-rays graded by AVA - 3rd June 2001)

Hip Results:  1:8  = total of 9 (Australian Dobermann average = total of 9)

                        AVA Grade = 3 (Gradings are 0 to 6)

  International Grade = D (Gradings are A to E)

  OFA Equivalent Grade = Good/Fair

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

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

Dentition

Result:  Full Dentition, Correct Scissor Bite

Eyes

Result:  Normal/Similar

Thyroid Levels

Result:  Low/Normal (non medicated - monitored regularly)

Liver Function Test

Result:  Normal

Full Blood Count

Result:  Normal

Jet's Health Test Results