Guest Anonymous Posted July 28, 2001 Share Posted July 28, 2001 I'm very afraid after veterinary visit of my puppy: He said (and other confirmed) that it isn't normal that 3 months old puppy has not yet his testicles! Someone else told me that it could be normal for a Border Collie and asked me to be patient till another month. Please, can you help me? Many thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 28, 2001 Share Posted July 28, 2001 i think this is fairly common(not sure) but i don't think this is a problem if you neuter him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 28, 2001 Share Posted July 28, 2001 'should be no later than 6 weeks or so - absolute max, 10 weeks...so no, it is not "normal" that they have not descended...old enough for a neuter, so best to get it done now...if not attended, can be problematic later - cancer/torsion...trait is passed on............miami347sid wrote: > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 5, 2001 Share Posted August 5, 2001 Sid, why are you "very afraid" - undescended testicle is quite common. (as indeed it is in humans too). Wait till the pup is 8 months and then have him desexed. Unless he is a show champion and superb specimen of his breed you wont be breeding from him anyhow - so the kindest thing for him is the kindest cut (and 2 stone lighter). It will save him perhaps having testicular cancer or behavioural problems later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 5, 2001 Share Posted August 5, 2001 8 months is quite late for any canine to be neutered...he is old enough now...repeat: this trait is passed on, so this puppy should never be used to breed, no matter what "quality" he is..............miami347 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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