Dobermann

A Doberman in a field

New DNA testing scheme for Dobermann

The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for DINGS2 in the Dobermann, following consultation with the breed's health co-ordinator on behalf of the breed. DINGS is an early-onset neurological disease that causes a range of symptoms, and often leads to euthanasia due to poor quality of life.

The disease is described as autosomal-recessive. This means that a dog...