I think our biggest problem is elbows ranking up there way above TVD. I haven't had four so far in several years, but in general conversation amoungst breeder friends it's quite prevalent. Moreso than TVD.

I know dogs who have had EIC but have never known anyone with a TVD dog. Just because my personal experience does not indicate it is an issue does not mean it isn't. I also have never known anyone with a CNM dog but I believe it is an issue. And I know many people who have dealt with epileptic dogs yet no one seems to want to talk about that subject at all. People are not even willing to submit blood samples for research when doing so would be at no cost to them.

For me, spending money on tests and using the results to help make informed breeding decisions is a better use of my money than what it would cost to treat (both financially and emotionally) affected dogs. And while my dogs have tested clear of CNM, EIC, etc. and I have no reason to suspect I have these issues, the results of my testing might help someone else who has carriers they would like to breed.