Bad Breeders

[Bella2017]

Does anyone know of a bad breeder in Massachusetts? I bought my puppy and his b**** haven't dropped yet at three months. I hear breeders know this is hereditary and could cause potential problems like cancer, and other things. If the breeder has obviously bred before, he/she would know if this was in fact hereditary right? Just want to know I got a healthy dog. The vet said they have not dropped yet, but I know also they may never drop and become very costly.
Hope I'm not being too paranoid.

[Lovetodream88]

It's easier to find a bad breeder these days then a good one. I was in surgery with a 5 pound Pom that had one testicle not dropped and apparently with little guys it's hard to feel around and find it so sometimes with the neuter they have to do a big more of an exploratory surgery. Did you vet say if he could fell them or not?

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

It's easier to find a bad breeder these days then a good one. I was in surgery with a 5 pound Pom that had one testicle not dropped and apparently with little guys it's hard to feel around and find it so sometimes with the neuter they have to do a big more of an exploratory surgery. Did you vet say if he could fell them or not?

Geez, ain't that the truth, Taylor...??!!?! Sad, but true.

Bella2017 - what you have going on is Cryptorchidism - aka "undescended testicles". It's not super uncommon, but it's not extremely common either. When they don't drop, it means your kiddo's neuter will be more like a female dog's spay. In other words, it will have to be an abdominal surgery - the vet has to go in and find them. The recovery (and cost) will be more like a spay, or even a bit worse, perhaps. Pain pills would be essential (no biggie).

Yes, it can run in lines. Did you talk to your breeder yet? You should. Perhaps she knows her males drop late. It'd be interesting to see what she says.

It's unfortunate, no doubt - but like I said...not all that uncommon, so it doesn't mean "unhealthy" or anything either. No reason to think other things are wrong as well.

[Bella2017]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Geez, ain't that the truth, Taylor...??!!?! Sad, but true.

Bella2017 - what you have going on is Cryptorchidism - aka "undescended testicles". It's not super uncommon, but it's not extremely common either. When they don't drop, it means your kiddo's neuter will be more like a female dog's spay. In other words, it will have to be an abdominal surgery - the vet has to go in and find them. The recovery (and cost) will be more like a spay, or even a bit worse, perhaps. Pain pills would be essential (no biggie).

Yes, it can run in lines. Did you talk to your breeder yet? You should. Perhaps she knows her males drop late. It'd be interesting to see what she says.

It's unfortunate, no doubt - but like I said...not all that uncommon, so it doesn't mean "unhealthy" or anything either. No reason to think other things are wrong as well.

Thank you all for your responses. Funny how the vet called me today with the fecal answer of testing negative for parasites. I figured that would be the answer because he hasn't been on the ground much. So I asked her about the testicles again and she said not to worry, she 'thinks' she felt them both as he's too young. This vet and her practice are very good, and I loved the way I was treated with my puppy there and everyone was kind and happy. I especially liked the 'personal style' of the actual doctor calling me back and not a tech. So I think I'm just being cautious, that I want my puppy to have a wonderful life without any issues, at least the first 14 years.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Bella2017

Thank you all for your responses. Funny how the vet called me today with the fecal answer of testing negative for parasites. I figured that would be the answer because he hasn't been on the ground much. So I asked her about the testicles again and she said not to worry, she 'thinks' she felt them both as he's too young. This vet and her practice are very good, and I loved the way I was treated with my puppy there and everyone was kind and happy. I especially liked the 'personal style' of the actual doctor calling me back and not a tech. So I think I'm just being cautious, that I want my puppy to have a wonderful life without any issues, at least the first 14 years.

It's really good that she can feel them because if they don't drop she won't have to explore for them if you neuter. It's good you found a vet you like sometimes that can be hard. I worry about everything so I get it.

[Lovetodream88]

I forgot something lol. You might want to look into pet insurance.