What does it mean when a breeder states that a dog is a carrier?
When genetic testing is done, there are usually 3 results: clear, carrier, and affected. Clear means the dog is not affected and they will not develop that particular disease.
Carrier means the dog has a copy or gene for that particular disease. While the dog might not develop the disease, the breeder has to be very careful to only pair them with a mate that’s tested clear for that disease.
Affected means the dog has 2 copies of the disease and they will be affected in the future. This type of dog shouldn’t be bred and should only be placed as a pet with full disclosure of the disease.
Generally, an Aussiedoodle breeder in Texas should only breed dogs that are tested clear or carriers, if the dog will be paired with a mate who’s cleared for that disease.