
25/07/2025
I often get asked about the genetic markers for DCM1 and DCM2.
These genes are not a diagnosis. They are not predictive of whether a Doberman will develop DCM at any point in their life.
The best tool we have to monitor heart health?
Annual echocardiograms and Holter monitoring- not a cheek swab.
The next best tool?
Proven longevity and ancestral health. A pedigree full of dogs living well past 10 years tells us far more than isolated gene markers ever will.
The goal is clear: Breed Dobermans who live long, healthy lives - into double digits.