An update on the genetic status of the Doberman Pinscher

An update on the genetic status of the Doberman Pinscher 3/12/2017   By Carol Beuchat PhD The Doberman Pinscher is in serious trouble. About 60% of the breed is afflicted with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), with 13% affected by the time they are 6 years old and more than 40% by the age of 8. The… Continue Reading »

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Call for Help

Dear Club Members, I would like to inform you of efforts being made on behalf of the American Kennel Club and our affiliates to provide assistance in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. 1. AKC.org now features a donate bar across the entire site. 2. AKC Reunite Trailers have been deployed to the mega-shelter at the… Continue Reading »

Emergency Preparedness Update

Let me know what you think of this program … Program description:  Emergency preparedness is often overlooked for us and our pets because “it will never happen to me” is a common misconception. As we head into the winter months it is time to think about what we can do in the event of an… Continue Reading »

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