Questions tagged [pituitary dwarfism]

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

Category: Genetics

Breeders use genetic testing to avoid producing puppies with congenital pituitary defects by identifying carriers of specific genetic mutations and making informed breeding decisions. Congenital pituitary defects, such as pituitary dwarfism, are often caused by recessive genetic mutations. These con...