Male dog problem

[pupsnpigs]

Doc is not neutered though at this point we're pretty sure we will. We were keeping him to grow out for showing however with these two problems I don't think it is a good idea.

Problem #1

One of his testicles keeps slipping out of place and going back into the abdomen. It's out of place more than it's in place.

Problem #2 My biggest concern

The one that stays in place is noticibly larger than the slipping one, when they are both in place. He is only 8 months old. This is very concerning. It seem unusual that a dog his age should have this problem. I don't know much about unneutered dogs. The males I've had have all been neutered. Oliver was cryptic, Benji came already neutered, and Martin was normal.

I am brining him to the vet ASAP, just need to make the call in the morning. I do worry a lot but this is something that really concerns me.

Little poop head, always has to be something new.

Karla and the Zoo Crew

[Cearbhaill]

Speak with your breeder before you do anything. They will want to know that cryptorchidism exists in the line.
You can do "stretching exercises" for a retractile testicle, but I agree that at this age it should have been down for good for a good long while.
As far as the size difference- some is ok and normal. A lot says that the one is atrophied, which generally does happen when they are retained.

If neutering is in his future I would just go ahead and do it, as a retained testicle can torse and become a surgical emergency.