Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, type 7 – Doberman

Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a group of connective tissue disorders, causing loose skin and joint hypermobility. The variant analysed in this test, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome type VII (also known as Dermatosparaxis) is found in the Doberman Pinscher, and is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene ADAMTS2. Similar variants of Dermatosparaxis also affect the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, Pit Bull Terrier and the Catahoula Leopard Dog.