I just got a puppy and the woman that I got her from told me she's nine weeks old and a girl. But her genitals seem a bit "puffy". Although she doesn't have testicals, do they drop at this point? Or am I going to eventually find out later on that Lucy, is a Lou?
2007-12-01 05:35:47 · 18 answers · asked by mamacandy74 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I just got a puppy and the woman that I got her from told me she's nine weeks old and a girl. But her genitals seem a bit "puffy". Although she doesn't have testicals, do they drop at this point? Or am I going to eventually find out later on that Lucy, is a Lou?
Edit:
For those of you with nasty answers... why answer at all?
I have never had a puppy before, and the woman that gave her to me was someone who didn't want the pup anymore. She had her from someone else. I took her in because I wanted to give my children and myself something to love. It doesn't matter what sex it is, I was just curious.
Seems she is a girl from those of you willing to be nice enough to help.
For those of you nasty enough to make comments about how I shouldn't even have a dog- say that to the puppy who could have been at a pound right now. Who is happy as a clam, and has made a huge difference in my kids and my life.
2007-12-01 05:56:46 · update #1
There is a PENIS on the underside of male puppies. If it is a girl, there will be a vulva below the rectum...not on the underside. Testicles should be descended on a male at this age, but might be very small.
*the person might not have LIED, but they may not have know either!!! You would be SHOCKED at the number of people that cannot tell the sex of puppies!!!
2007-12-01 05:41:14 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's a girl. Females when are puppies have a "puffy" section around the genitals. I know this because I have a female Chihuahua. If it were a male it would have a penis and testicles and those are obviously exposed, it's not a hidden treasure for males.
2007-12-01 14:01:52 · answer #2 · answered by sillyme 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I completely understand what you mean my puppy is four months old now and shes a little girl but people often mistake her for a boy! Her "bits" are very puffy and it was more noticeable when she was younger but you definately know when you have a boy because the penis is long and comes along the belly (and they try to hump your leg lol) but girls only have a swollen round sort of area. Hope this helps :)
2007-12-01 13:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way is to check for a penis. At 9 weeks, the gender should be easily apparent, even without dropped testicles.
2007-12-01 13:48:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answer, why would they lie.
In a male dog, the genitals are near to the belly button, and the female, more towards the hind. You should be able to tell.
2007-12-01 13:42:27 · answer #5 · answered by Lucy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are unsure what gender you puppy is, look at its belly. If it's smooth in the middle--it's a girl, if there is a < shaped protuberance that points toward the puppy's head--it's a boy.
2007-12-01 13:43:47 · answer #6 · answered by dee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Females have a vagina near the back end - males do have a penis, even if small at this age and two testicles.
2007-12-01 16:55:19 · answer #7 · answered by rescue member 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm at 9 weeks u should beable to tell! does it have a wee wee? lol thats how you can tell, and you WILL notice if it has one! its not hard to tell if its male or female at 9 weeks. if you reallyarent sure, or dont know what to look for, then go to the vet!! im pretty sure its a gurl if the lady said so, if theres no wee wee, then yes lol, it is a girl!!! good luck.
2007-12-01 13:47:59 · answer #8 · answered by KIM-dobie owner 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
um, there is an obvious difference between male and female pups. Unlike cats, it is immediately apparent from birth, and easy to see. Males have a penis. It is far up on their belly, and there is no mistaking it.
2007-12-01 13:42:20 · answer #9 · answered by ♪Majestik moose© ★is preggers★ 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure she is a girl, why would the woman who gave her to you lie?
Added: The person below me is correct. Check under it's stomach.
2007-12-01 13:38:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋