Pet Information > ASK Experts > Dogs > Dogs > undecsended testicle

undecsended testicle

19 9:28:07

Question
i have a 13 week german shephard puppy and only 1 testicle id decended the vet said they can feel other 1 in the groin "a few centimeteres away"  is this common and will it come down the dogs father was late the breeder said

Answer
Anne;
This dog should be re taken to the Vet in a month. If the testicle is not down, he is a "Crypt Orchid".
Not a good thing, he will have to be operated on to save his life to remove it from getting testicular cancer!
Either way, he is not a Breeding Quality dog!
All pups should have them down by 8 weeks...otherwise, you are looking for this pattern to repeat!
BR
Melissa