The reason that we are proactive about health testing is that we want to protect future generations of Dobermans. Below are sites that explain different health concerns in Doberman Pinschers
Cardiomyopathy - http://www.2ndchance.info/dogdilcardiomyopathy.htm
von Willebrand's Disease (Bleeding Disorder) - http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2101&aid=488
Wobbler Syndrome - http://www.petsurgery.com/wobblersyndrome.html
Hip Dysplasia - http://www.offa.org/hipinfo.html
Thyroid Disease - http://www.workingdogs.com/doc0112.htm
HIP Joint Conformation Good
Cardiologist ECHO Normal 04/06/2006
OFA number DP-CA3532/42F/C-PI-ECHO
24 hour Holter monitor (01/2010)-GOOD-revealed 0 VPC's (no runs or pairs) (Alba Medical).
OFA number DP-11405G25G25F-PL
ELBOWS Normal
OFA number DP-EL924F25-PL
THYROID Normal
OFA number DP-TH365/41F-PL
VETGEN DNA vWd type 1 DNA Analysis report number 33355 Carrier Not effected
CERF Normal
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VETGEN DNA vWd type 1 DNA Analysis report number 50571 CLEAR
24 hour Holter monitor (11/2009)-GOOD-revealed 0 VPC's (no runs or pairs) (Alba Medical).
THYROID Normal OFA number DP-TH547/18M-PI
HIP Joint Conformation Fair OFA DP-12991F24M-PI
ELBOWS Normal OFA number DP-EL1411M24-PI
DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy Mutation) - heterozygous
Kye's Alexius Fire Me Up
 
VETGEN DNA vWd type 1 DNA Analysis report number 51758 CLEAR
24 hour Holter monitor (11/2009)-GOOD-revealed 0 VPC's (no runs or pairs) (Alba Medical).
HIP Joint Conformation Good OFA DP-13481G28F-NOPI
THYROID Normal
DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy Mutation) - Clear
JBars Portia Kye in the Sky
 
HIP Joint Conformation Fair
Cardiologist ECHO Normal 04/06/2006
OFA number DP-CA353/32F/C-PL-ECHO
(01/2010)-GOOD-revealed 0 VPC's (no runs or pairs) (Alba Medical).
OFA number DP-11889F288F-PL
ELBOWS Normal
OFA number DP-EL1063f28-PI

OFA number DP-TH367/31F-PL
VETGEN DNA vWd type 1 DNA Analysis report number 33356 CLEAR
CERF Normal
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PDK4 is a genetic test for one mutated gene associated with DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy Mutation). It is believed that there is more than one gene associated with Dilated Cardiomyopathy in the Doberman. In humans there are over 100 genes associated with Cardiomyopathy. At this time we have the ability to test for one in Dobermans.  PDK4 is a "regulator of the entrance of glucose into the heart's mitochondria." This is a quote from Dr. Meurs. In layman's terms, it helps regulate the energy in the heart cells. When tested, there are 3 possible results: Negative, Positive Heterozygous, or Positive Homozygous