Questions tagged [cleft palates]

How do breeders use genetic testing to avoid producing puppies with cleft palates?

Category: Genetics

Breeders use genetic testing as a powerful tool to reduce the risk of producing puppies with cleft palates, a congenital defect that can significantly impact a dog's quality of life. Cleft palates occur when the tissues of the mouth and lip do not fuse properly during embryonic development, leaving ...