DM is more spread in the breed then we thought!

[massimo]

Originally Posted by Sona_Bognarova

Well, first of all, my compliments and thanks to all who try to help with this problem, namely Mijke and Ina. As it seems, DM has been here (in CSW population) long time, we just did not know about that. Let's face it now and let's not waste any more time with denying it or blaming anyone. Furthermore, I agree with Ina, it would be very hasty to make any conclusion now - we need more samples!
And this is something we all can help with! I talked already to couple of owners in Slovakia, who have old (over 10 years of age) dogs and they said "by all means, we will do it". Having an affected dog is no shame, people, but it would definitely be a crying shame to close the eyes now. It needs a lot of work to organise the collection of the blood samples in broader extent and I can't do much from here in practical means, just to support people like Mijke and Ina and to have my own dog tested as soon as possible. I truly believe that for sake of your own dogs and any of their potential offspring you, folks, will do your best to have them tested for DM as soon as practical.

Sonja

There is a bunch of owners in Italy who are sensitive to this argument.
Many others (even owners of "famous" dogs, from "famous" breeders, brothers of your dogs Ina...), ignore and laugh about it as if we were fighting against ghosts or ants...
We will do our best to spread the word and make as many tests as possible.
it would be best if we could unite our strength and get some low cost tests ( i heard it might happen soon), however, I will send samples of my own dogs hopefully this week, and many others are doing the same within September.
Thank you Sonja for your words, they are encouraging and brake away all the sniggering laughter I read on some Italian Forums.
What we need is some videos of CSWs with DMA to show in what state they COULD be or their offspring COULD be.
Massimo