Clear finding indicates that the gene is not present in the tested dog. Therefore, when used for breeding, a clear dog will not pass on the disease gene. Carrier finding indicates that one copy of the disease gene is present in the tested dog, but that it will not likely exhibit signs of the disease. Carriers will probably not have medical problems as a result. Dogs with the carrier status can be enjoyed without the fear of developing medical problems, but will pass on the disease gene 50 percent of the time.
Affected finding indicates that two copies of the disease gene are present in the tested dog.
Unfortunately, the disease will medically affect the dog. If followed by all pedigree breeders, this strategy should ensure a significant reduction in the frequency of the targeted disease gene in future generations of dogs. Web sites These newly developed DNA tests can be done reliably at any age, and the results are accurate. That is, the test result should never change with age, and should be the same whenever it is repeated. Now back to the Web sites.