One of my male dogs has only one testicle.Will this affect breeding?

Question

I have a male shih tzu, one year. Carebear has one testicle, someone said the other one didn't 'drop'

Answer 1

there are two different conditions it could be. One is monorchidism in which there is only one testicle present (rare). The other is where the dog has two testicles but one or both do not descend.

Monorchidism is considered a serious fault in most recognized breeds and by most reputable breeders. While he should be technically able to reproduce a monorchid dog should be neutered and not used in the gene pool.

Additionally if the testicle is present and retained, there is a high likelihood of it developing into a cancerous tumor later in his life.

from the UKC:
"I will not breed monorchids, cryptorchids, dogs with vicious or shy temperaments, or dogs with serious defects or disqualifications addressed in their breed standards."


From Merck:
"Cryptorchidism, a common genital defect in males, is diagnosed if either or both testes are not present in the scrotum at puberty; testicles normally descend into the scrotum by 6-16 wk of age. Unilateral cryptorchidism does not result in infertility. In dogs, cryptorchidism is hereditary, and affected animals should not be bred. Both parents of affected individuals should be implicated as carriers. Because retained testes have a higher incidence of neoplasia, bilateral orchiectomy is recommended. Attempts at medical therapy with gonadotropins or testosterone have been unsuccessful and are not ethical. Orchiopexy is also considered unethical. Failure of one testis to develop (true monorchidism) may be seen in dogs but is rare."

Answer 2

According to the code of ethics, no you should not stud/breed him. The term is Mon orchid, in easy words ,,The testicle didn't drop. It is said to be hereditary, and if you was to show the dog, that's one of the first things they will check, and with 1 testicle the dog is immediately disqualified, no matter how up to standard he is , 1 testicle and he is disqualified. Also it is recommended that you nurtured the dog. Due to later in the dogs life health problems can occur. It is also good when buying a pup you check that there are 2 testicles, if not don't pay show quality price, and a guarantee on the puppy is always good. If your looking for show quality ( if your breeding, that is what the dog should be show quality only) then the 2 testicles are a must.All breeds of dogs are getting below show quality and the correct standard of the breed, due to people breeding dogs that are not within the standards of the breed. No don't add to the breeds problems, nurture the dog. Every breeder should stick to the code of ethics in the breed of dog they have.

Answer 3

I have a dog & he is 8 months. took him to be nuetered at 6 months. his testicle was torn loose & had slipped down into his right thigh. The vet said we are lucky we brought him to be nuetered or he very well would of developed cancer from this. They found it and removed it. So i would recommend taking him to vet. It may save his life in the long run. We had no idea. we just thought one did not drop. We rescued him from a flea market where he wasnt being treated very nice. I hope all goes well for the both of you.

Answer 4

No you will not be able to use this dog for breeding. If its testicle hasnt dropped by now its unlikely that it will. Its just a fluke that this happens once in a while to male dogs. But you will not be able to breed him.

Answer 5

breeding shuld be fine although.. I had a dog w/ the same problem who i took to get fixed and vet told me that she was glad i did take him in when I did because this could become cancer.

Answer 6

No. The dog should be able to breed just fine

Answer 7

THE SAME THING HAPPENED , TO MY LITTLE CHIHUAHUA, IT MAKES THEM RUN A TEMP .BECAUSE THE TESTICLE SHOULD BE, ON THE OUT SIDE OF THE BODY FOR A REASON . THEY GIVE OFF HEAT , HE ALSO WOULD EAT VERY LITTLE /. HE WAS 3.6 POUNDS . -THE VET . TOLD ME NOT TO BREED HIM . - I HAD HIM FIXED WHEN HE WAS A YEAR AND A HALF OLD ,. HIS COAT IS SHINIER NOW . HE EATS GOOD . HE IS 5 POUNDS NOW .

Answer 8

It's called monorchid. It is a disqualification in dog shows.
He may be able to make puppies, but it should be taken care of, because of health problems related to it.

Answer 9

while IT IS POSSIBLE FOR YOUR DOG TO REPRODUCE, YOU WOULDN'T WANT TO USE HIM FOR BREEDING AS HIS CONDITION IS PROBABLE HEREDITARY AND COULD BE PASSED ON TO OFFSPRING HE MAY PRODUCE.you NEVER WANT TO BREED WITH AN ANIMAL THAT HAS A GENETIC ABNORMALITY.

Answer 10

He only needs one!