my 6 month old puppy only has 1 testicle is it dangerous

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Question by geordie
Submitted on 7/17/2003
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my 6 month old puppy only has 1 testicle is it dangerous

Answer by goldee
Submitted on 7/27/2003
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No, not dangerous. The other testis is still in his abdomen. This condition occurs in man as well. It is called "undesended testis". If both testis are undescended, then your dog will not be able to sire pups. As it is, he has one and he will be fine.

Answer by LVT
Submitted on 8/17/2003
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Um, yes-- it IS dangerous for a dog to have an undescended testicle. The testicle in the abdomen has a VERY high chance of becoming cancerous and should be removed ASAP. A cryptorchid dog should NEVER be bred, as this condition is genetic and very undesirable.

Answer by angprincess
Submitted on 1/12/2004
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I agree with LVT. I just recently purchased a Yorkshire Terrier. He is 3 months old and I wanted to be able to stud him. When I took him in for a checkup and shots the vet said he had an undescended testicle and if it did not drop by the time he was 6 months old i might as well get him fixed cause i couldn't breed him and to have the testicle that did not drop removed because it could be cancerous. luckily by his second vet visit it dropped.

Answer by Animal-Princess
Submitted on 5/14/2004
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It can be dangerous, it could become cancerous. You will not be able to breed him. You might as well get him fixed so this does not happen.

Answer by wam bam
Submitted on 11/21/2004
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I have the same problem with my puppy, and I was told by the vet that chances of testicular cancer is greatly increased if not treated.

Answer by Jennifer
Submitted on 1/26/2005
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My mother is a breeder of toy poodles and her stud has only one testicle also but he has been the proud father of at least twenty pups and they were all perfectly normal and healthy Maby this will ease your concerns

Answer by lion
Submitted on 1/18/2006
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i have a 7 months old long hair german shepared he has no scrotum and no both testis what can i do

Answer by LOVEMYPUGS
Submitted on 11/22/2006
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YES..............Maybe if you think they are ok, then you have not studied the canine health problems. I have just had to have my 6 month old Pug done. He was not for breeding at all. Pet Only in my house. Way to many backyard breeders out there. That is why my Moe is like he is. Please, Spay and Neuter your Animals so this does not happen to these little babies.

Answer by parsonterrier
Submitted on 5/9/2007
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the risk of cancer is accually very minamal until the puppy is for four years old(if still not dropped or neutered)

Answer by jrt33
Submitted on 5/26/2007
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i would say wait until the dos is about a year and a half ( not cancerous until about age 4) i'vsee dogs drop only one when thy were 11 months then the other one droped 2 months later he is a fine stud dog. if it hasnt droped by a year and a half he shoul be neutered.( vets always over exaterate) ---

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