15 week pup with only one testicle dropped

Yoschi's_Pet_Human · 11-27-2012, 09:55 AM

Is this normal... what ate the chances the other will or will not drop?

1sttimeforgsd · 11-27-2012, 12:48 PM

When we got our boy at 6 wks which is too early to be leaving momma and siblings the breeder told us that he only had one that had dropped and that the vet said that the other most probably would come down and stay and it did. I don't know about a pup that is 15 wks old, I would think that it should be down to stay by then but I do not have any knowledge to back that up. You may type in the search area in the black strip at the top and find some posts that refer to this. Or hopefully someone who has been there or done that will come on and offer you some advice. Good luck.

lostangl · 11-27-2012, 12:52 PM

I have had 2 males with this problem and neither one of them had the other one come down. The boy I have now is 9 months old and if it isn't down by a year, it won't be coming down. He will be neutered.

Yoschi's_Pet_Human · 11-27-2012, 01:34 PM

Grrr... I hope it drops ... I was hoping to breed him at least once... lol.. if it doesn't drop, it'll give me an excuse to get another gsd down the road

Lol... not that ill need an excuse

DJEtzel · 11-27-2012, 01:46 PM

I have an almost 5 month old pup whose still hasn't dropped. Vet and breeder both said we still have a while that we can wait to see.

Yoschi's_Pet_Human · 11-27-2012, 01:48 PM

Crossing my fingers

msvette2u · 11-27-2012, 02:05 PM

We have a rescue and usually by 8-10 weeks both have dropped. The fact one is down and the other isn't is an indicator the other won't likely drop.

Can you feel it and sort of push it down into place? If not, then it's probably a done deal and it's not coming down.

msvette2u · 11-27-2012, 02:22 PM

BTW I was looking this up and found more info than anyone should know on the subject

If you're bored, check it out -
Cryptorchidism and Undescended Testicles - all you need to know.

Yoschi's_Pet_Human · 11-27-2012, 02:43 PM

I remember the breeder mentioning something about undescended testes.. but I'm pretty sure it was just a general statement about things to keep an eye on... other than not being able to do conformation shows, the risk of cancer and it being irresponsible to breed him.. what other effects, if any, will this have? Does the breeder have any responsibility here? Is it even worth mentioning? I'm not really worried about money, I just want to know what is customary.
Fyi, I was planning on neutering him after the age of two... I was interested in conformation, but much more interested in schutzhund.

msvette2u · 11-27-2012, 02:46 PM

Some folks guarantee the testes will descend, if the dog is sold as a show quality and/or breeding quality dog.
I don't know what your agreement states. You should refer to it.

11-27-2012, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Yoschi's_Pet_Human Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 344	15 week pup with only one testicle dropped Is this normal... what ate the chances the other will or will not drop? __________________ My baby boy: Yoschi vom Herzbach, winner of my heart Sire: V1-Gildo vom Herzbach SchH3, IPO3, FH, KKL1"a" Dam: V-Fenja vom Herzbach SchH3, FH, KKL1"a"

11-27-2012, 12:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,817	When we got our boy at 6 wks which is too early to be leaving momma and siblings the breeder told us that he only had one that had dropped and that the vet said that the other most probably would come down and stay and it did. I don't know about a pup that is 15 wks old, I would think that it should be down to stay by then but I do not have any knowledge to back that up. You may type in the search area in the black strip at the top and find some posts that refer to this. Or hopefully someone who has been there or done that will come on and offer you some advice. Good luck. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

11-27-2012, 12:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
lostangl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hereford, AZ Posts: 263	I have had 2 males with this problem and neither one of them had the other one come down. The boy I have now is 9 months old and if it isn't down by a year, it won't be coming down. He will be neutered. __________________ Owned by Bridgette-RIP 05/93-09/10, Jasmine-RIP 01/96-5/06/09, Sabrina, Shane, Dakotah-R.I.P 14/12/05, Joshua-R.I.P 31/10/12, Samantha, Amber, Jody, Wendy, Gabriele, and Jakob.

11-27-2012, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Yoschi's_Pet_Human Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 344	Grrr... I hope it drops ... I was hoping to breed him at least once... lol.. if it doesn't drop, it'll give me an excuse to get another gsd down the road Lol... not that ill need an excuse __________________ My baby boy: Yoschi vom Herzbach, winner of my heart Sire: V1-Gildo vom Herzbach SchH3, IPO3, FH, KKL1"a" Dam: V-Fenja vom Herzbach SchH3, FH, KKL1"a"

11-27-2012, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
DJEtzel Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 3,591	I have an almost 5 month old pup whose still hasn't dropped. Vet and breeder both said we still have a while that we can wait to see. __________________ Danielle, owner of... Fraggle Rock Collars & Three lovely boys; Fraggle Vom Richcreek CGC Sir; Rescued APBT Red Dog's Reconnaissance Man

11-27-2012, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Yoschi's_Pet_Human Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 344	Crossing my fingers __________________ My baby boy: Yoschi vom Herzbach, winner of my heart Sire: V1-Gildo vom Herzbach SchH3, IPO3, FH, KKL1"a" Dam: V-Fenja vom Herzbach SchH3, FH, KKL1"a"

11-27-2012, 02:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	We have a rescue and usually by 8-10 weeks both have dropped. The fact one is down and the other isn't is an indicator the other won't likely drop. Can you feel it and sort of push it down into place? If not, then it's probably a done deal and it's not coming down.

11-27-2012, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	BTW I was looking this up and found more info than anyone should know on the subject If you're bored, check it out - Cryptorchidism and Undescended Testicles - all you need to know.

11-27-2012, 02:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Yoschi's_Pet_Human Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 344	I remember the breeder mentioning something about undescended testes.. but I'm pretty sure it was just a general statement about things to keep an eye on... other than not being able to do conformation shows, the risk of cancer and it being irresponsible to breed him.. what other effects, if any, will this have? Does the breeder have any responsibility here? Is it even worth mentioning? I'm not really worried about money, I just want to know what is customary. Fyi, I was planning on neutering him after the age of two... I was interested in conformation, but much more interested in schutzhund. __________________ My baby boy: Yoschi vom Herzbach, winner of my heart Sire: V1-Gildo vom Herzbach SchH3, IPO3, FH, KKL1"a" Dam: V-Fenja vom Herzbach SchH3, FH, KKL1"a"

11-27-2012, 02:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	Some folks guarantee the testes will descend, if the dog is sold as a show quality and/or breeding quality dog. I don't know what your agreement states. You should refer to it.

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