Although the rates of occurrence of this disease were lower in both male and female intact dogs, than in the early - neutered dogs, the difference was statistically significant only in males. (journals.plos.org)
Until the other genes or factors involved are identified the breeder will have to accept that sometimes the DNA test, though important, will not totally prevent occurrence of the disease. (ashgi.org)
The researchers only looked at length of life and not occurrence of disease. (functionalhealthnews.com)