Can you breed a dog with an undescended testicle?

Can you breed a dog with an undescended testicle?

Since cryptorchidism is a genetic disease, it is not recommended to breed dogs with this condition, as the father could pass it along to his offspring. This is actually assuming the father can reproduce. Most dogs with bilateral cryptorchidism (meaning that both testicles are retained) are sterile.

What can you do for a dog with an undescended testicle?

What Is the Treatment for Cryptorchidism? Surgical removal of the normal and retained testes is the only treatment for cryptorchidism. Both testicles should be removed, even if the dog is a unilateral cryptorchid. Surgery can be more complicated than usual because the cryptorchid testicle can be difficult to locate.

Does it cost more to neuter a dog with an undescended testicle?

Depending on the veterinarian that is used, some only charge an additional $100 onto the cost of a regular neuter. If diagnostic imaging is needed, or if the testicles are deep in the abdomen, the price tends to be higher. A cryptorchid neuter may cost up to $800 in large breeds or complicated scenarios.

Why is my dog’s testicle swollen?

Acute inflammation of the testis and/or epididymis is most commonly infectious (bacterial, fungal or viral). The source of infection can be hematogenous or urologic or by direct inoculation. Clinical signs include pain and enlargement of the testis or epididymis.

What happens if a baby testicle doesn t drop?

A testicle that does not drop into the correct place in the scrotum could become damaged. This could lead to infertility (not being able to have children) later in life or to other medical problems.

Can cryptorchidism be corrected?

An undescended testicle is usually corrected with surgery. The surgeon carefully manipulates the testicle into the scrotum and stitches it into place (orchiopexy). This procedure can be done either with a laparoscope or with open surgery.

Is cryptorchidism in dogs painful?

Pain is rarely associated with cryptorchidism. One complication that may happen, and will cause severe abdominal pain, is the spermatic cord twisting onto itself. On occasion, other abnormalities are associated with cryptorchidism.

Does cryptorchidism in dogs cause aggression?

Bilaterally cryptorchid dogs, or dogs with both testicles retained, will usually be sterile because the body temperature in the abdomen is too high to allow for the development of sperm. They will still exhibit male behaviors such as marking and territorial aggression, despite not appearing to have testicles.

How much is surgery for cryptorchidism in dogs?

Cost of Abdominal Cryptorchid Orchiectomy in Dogs Like all forms of pet-related surgical procedures, the cost of an abdominal cryptorchid orchiectomy in dogs can vary from one veterinary hospital to another. The cost of an abdominal cryptorchid orchiectomy can cost $100 to $350 depending on individual dog’s condition.

What is a kaninchen size dachshund?

The kaninchen or rabbit size dachshund is not recognized by the American Kennel Club but is recognized as a third, smaller size of a dachshund by the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI). The difference between miniature and kaninchen dachshunds in the FCI breed standard is the size of the dog.

Is there such a thing as a rabbit dachshund?

• And the size not recognized in the US, the Rabbit Dachshund, or as it’s known in Germany, the Kaninchen Teckle, “kaninchen” the German word for rabbit. The Fédération Cynologique differentiates between the Miniature Dachshund and the Rabbit Dachshund based on two measurements taken when the dog is 15 months old: Chest width and weight.

What is a toy dachshund called?

A kaninchen (or rabbit in German), Dachshund is a smaller version of miniature Dachshund. Although the World Canine Federation recognises a “rabbit” Dachshund and doesn’t recognise a “toy” Dachshund as a breed variety, the standards for both are the same.

What is the smallest breed of dachshund?

Dog owners who now keep Dachshunds as pets may refer to the smaller size as a toy or rabbit dachshund; and others may refer to them as a miniature or mini dachshund. All in all, both of these names describe the smallest version of the breed. The size of these dogs can vary a fair bit, though.