“Sometimes we are tested not to show our weaknesses but to demonstrate our strengths.” 🐾
Both dogs have had breed genetic panels completed and have come back as unaffected from Dutch Shepherd diseases.
In addition, we completed MDR1 testing as Shepherds are one of the breeds which “could” be affected. Thankfully, both dogs are clear and not affected by the MDR1 gene either.
Have you done a genetic panel on your dog? If so what company did you use and were you satisfied with their customer service and the outcome of the results? Our process was a bit delayed but in the end everything worked out well so we are happy.
While Dutch Shepherds don’t have as much available to them to be tested as many other breeds do (Golden Retrievers have a ton!), it is still an important step in your dogs health to know what you’re dealing with and if any possible issues may arise over their lifetime.