QuestionHello, I have a male and female Yorkie that I breed. They have had their second litter and all pups are in great health!!! She has had 5 males and 2 females. I just got a message from one of the male owners that he is a criptorchid!!! He is the only one. Is this something I should worry about??? Should I neuter my male???? He has both testies and is in great health.
AnswerLeanne,
Cryptorchidism is a syndrome in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum. It is a common problem in dogs. It is seen more often in purebred animals than crosses. The problem is genetic because it runs in families or lines.
Dogs in which both testicles fail to descend are sterile. When testicles remain in the abdomen the 4-5 degree higher temperature there prevents the production of sperm. It does not, however, affect the production of testosterone, so these pets exhibit typical male behavior. When one testicle does descend into the scrotum the pet will be fertile. Dogs that are cryptorchid have a higher incidence of other genetic defects such as inguinal and umbilical hernias, abnormally formed penis and sheath, as well as patellar luxations (trick knees).
Therefore, it is a bad idea to breed such dogs because their descendants may show or carry the same defect.
In your case I would not have your male neutered until you have definitive proof that the puppy with the Cryptorchidism has actually been examined by a vet and diagnosed with the condition. When it has been diagnosed you should then have your male neutered. A responsible breeder never knowingly breeds a dog with a genetic defect.
