i have a 4 month old american bulldog and his testicles havent dropped yet. when will it drop?

Answer 1

The correct answer is the one "Dreanika" gave you.
One additional fact. The opening to the testicle sack closes at six months of age. If they haven't dropped by six months, they never will

Answer 2

I think it was like six or seven months for our American Bulldog. They are a VERY slow maturing dog, being from the Mastiff family and long lived. At two years old, ours is 100+ pounds and still has that gangly puppy look to him. We've seen pictures of his father at two and he looks the same, but today he's over 130 and built like a truck. I wouldn't worry about the testicles not dropping yet. Mention it to your vet next time you're there two months from now, but be sure your vet has specific knowledge of the breed. You might ask the Bulldog Mafia also. Just scroll to the bottom of their guestbook page:

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Answer 3

Where are you getting these facts? First of all, fixing a dog does not change peronality for bad. A well treated dog that knows he is loved and has a good home will always be protective. I am in rescue and we spay/neuter all dogs. First, because there are too many out there without homes. But most important is the cancer risk! If your vet did not explain that then shame on him! Cancers in dogs are on the increase. And cancers of the glands are most common. I cannot imagine that any vet did not strongly caution you of the risk being higher if that testicle stays up inside! Unbelieveable! Of course he would rake in a bundle if had to treat for the cancer later on! Hard evidence? Well, only the many dogs, male and female that get dumped on the rescue because they already are eat up with cancer and usually too late. And now we get to deal with it and not the owner that wouldn't. And I would have to research boxes and boxes of vet bills over 14 years for the number of intact males taken in already cancerous, majority with hidden testicle. We just had a 7 month old pup through the surgery because of this. Longer surgery/more difficult to go in and find the testicle. It doesn't remain where you'd expect to find. Long incision as it had moved up into belly area!! The body can sense it as a "foreign object" that should not be where it is and then cancerous cells form around it. Not sure why you think a neutered dog loses instincts!!

Answer 4

Hello -

They may never drop. At this stage you have a good chance of MAKING them drop if you are diligent in the following instructions.

If you plan on showing your bulldog, you will absolutely need the testicles to drop.

If you don't plan on showing you bulldog, it is still good to get the testicles to drop as if they are retained up in the body cavity it is a more extensive surgery to alter him, as well as if you don't fix him he has a significantly elevated increase in testicular cancer.

Holding your puppy in one arm you will want to use your index and middle finger and thumb to find his testicles which will be up in his body close to the testicle sack. You will want to push in on his body at the top of the testicle(s) and work them down into the testicle sack. You will want to repeat this several times a day to get his testicles to come down into the sack.

You have a very short window of opportunity to make them come down as at some point the opening is going to close up and basically "lock" the testicle(s) up inside the body.

This is not critical or life/death - many vets perform alters on Cryptorchid and Monorchid dogs all the time. Just something you can try if you want them to drop for show reasons.

Also, Cryptorchid and Monorchid are genetic conditions and should not be bred as it will be passed on through the genes.

Good Luck

Answer 5

Blasco Bulldogs

Answer 6

Massaging testicals down only has a chance of working if you have a flank rider. If they are up in the body cavity there is nothing you can do.4 months is getting vey late and it is entirely possible they will never drop. If they do not drop it is criticala to his health to get him neutered as the cancer rate in a retained testicle is horrible.

Answer 7

He's 4 mos. old. Give it a little while. A dog doesn't mature for a year. In the meantime, forget about it. Or maybe a vet will see this ... This must be a breeding dog. You're worried about his n**s dropping!

Answer 8

Always when i ask a question, even if it's the easiest one, they can't provide me a good informed answer on this site. what happened to people that actually take the time to write an answer..

Answer 9

They should of dropped some by now they still might.

Answer 10

I don't know what to say