Questions tagged [congenital thyroid defects]

How do breeders use genetic testing to avoid producing puppies with congenital thyroid defects?

Category: Genetics

Breeders use genetic testing to avoid producing puppies with congenital thyroid defects by identifying carriers of the genetic mutations responsible for these conditions and making informed breeding decisions. Congenital thyroid defects, such as congenital hypothyroidism, can lead to serious health ...