Testicles and genetics

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by Hutchins on 09 January 2012 - 18:01

I have always had my own conclusions of this topic, but I want to get opinions and/or experience from others concerning this.

If a female puppy came from a litter of 4 males and only 1 of those males had BOTH testicles, what are the chances she could produce the same
faults. I do know that it also depends on the male she is bred to.

Just would like to hear what others have to say or what they feel about breeding such a female.

Thanks in advance.

by Two Moons on 09 January 2012 - 19:01

I would not breed such a female.

by brynjulf on 09 January 2012 - 19:01

I agree with Two Moons. The risk is to high.

by Two Moons on 09 January 2012 - 19:01

There are more reasons not to breed than there are for breeding.
If one is to do it right.
There are plenty of correct animals to choose from who have no problems.
Best for the breed, best for everyone.

by Blitzen on 09 January 2012 - 19:01

Bitch's first litter, 3 females, 4 males, 8 descended testicles all males were AKC champions. Repeat of same breeding, 4 males, 2 females. None of the males had both testicles descended. 4 Females from both litters bred, each bred 2, 3 times, all males had both. I'm not sure I'd be so quick to dismiss this female based only on the reason presented here.

by Two Moons on 09 January 2012 - 19:01

LOL............
That's why we have problems today.
I stand by my statement no matter what your breeding, cattle to gold fish.

by Blitzen on 09 January 2012 - 19:01

What is why we have problems today?

by Les Trois Baisers Slovenia on 09 January 2012 - 20:01

I would like to be a genetic guru to answer your question. We all want to do the best for the breed, no matter, which breed . To do the best for the breed means to improve the health and character, not to double the mistakes and not to breed a dog with health problem, which can get to offsprings.
If you find out, that the puppies from a certain combination are not ok, then you do not repeat the same combination.
I would say that you should breed your female if she is good enough for breeding.

by Les Trois Baisers Slovenia on 09 January 2012 - 20:01

One example
Female had 4 litters. In 1 litter, problems with testicles. Then they choose another stud dog. Next litter-no problems. The third litter, again another stud male-no problems. the last litter-again another male-no problems. It looks that she produced puppies with testicle problems only in combination with one male.

by Blitzen on 09 January 2012 - 20:01

There are many things we can do to try to insure a good litter. At least prove the parents in some venue and do all the health checks that apply to the breed. The way the genes pair is random and completely out of our control.

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