neautering working dogs

[Guest ferretlad]

My 3 year old Bedlington/Whippet Lurcher had both his testicals retained in side, and my vet recommended that i have them removed asap as he told me it was too hot inside the dogs body for the testicals and would eventually lead to cancer, my Lurcher was operated on at 11 months old, and I dont see any difference in him to my other Lurcher, he still is as keen as mustard and has a great turn of speed, but i only use this dog on Rabbits, dont know the effect this operation may have on a Lurcher that takes larger quarry.

[Dawn B 212]

Retained testicles is INHERITED and absolutely shouldnt be bred from, very irresponsible.

 

Castrating him wont stop him working but it will almost certainly change his coat. Most MALE Borders coats go soft after neutering, if that doesnt concern you then go for it.

 

You can ask for the retained one only to be removed if you choose, many vets wont though, but please dont breed from him as other pet owners you may sell to might not be so lucky if its passed on, strangulated testicles can and do kill dogs very quickly. The reason the retained testicle may develop a tumour, is because they should be situated outside the body to retain a lower temperature, when its inside the higher temperature causes the tumour.

[smudgersmith 2]

Retained testicles is INHERITED and absolutely shouldnt be bred from, very irresponsible.

 

Castrating him wont stop him working but it will almost certainly change his coat. Most MALE Borders coats go soft after neutering, if that doesnt concern you then go for it.

 

You can ask for the retained one only to be removed if you choose, many vets wont though, but please dont breed from him as other pet owners you may sell to might not be so lucky if its passed on, strangulated testicles can and do kill dogs very quickly. The reason the retained testicle may develop a tumour, is because they should be situated outside the body to retain a lower temperature, when its inside the higher temperature causes the tumour.

 

 

Cannot agree more with above, this is a inherited condition and will be passed down. Have the single tackle that as not dropped removed and the dog will be fine.