When do the testicles drop?

[Suze225]

Ok, and this is another question....sorry for hyjacking your thread. But.....now this sounds stupid, but when the penis comes out, does that mean he is reaching sexual maturity?? I have noticed several times the 'red rocket' poking out.....(I remember noticing this on Kahn, but he was much older and much bigger, by the time the rocket made its first appearance??? Or does this happen at any age??? Jett is 15+ weeks

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Suze225

I can feel Jett's testicles, but not sure if they have dropped??? How can you tell????? LOL. Yes I have had male dogs before but not one so tiny.

LOL! Oh the joys of a boy dog.... I mean I could see Jacksons. I remember I had never had a boy dog before and I thought he had like a tumor growing there, because I didn't know it took them a while to descend, I thought they were just naturally there, hahaha!!

Here's a pic of un-neutered Jackson, you can see 'em in all their glory.

[qnsryker]

My Yorkie is 6 months today and just this past week I have started seeing his "red rocket" peeking out when I pick him up when he's excited because I'm home from work!

[Sweet Apple]

I never see Buzz' lipstick, and I'm, totally, good w/that lol...Also, buzz got his kahunas had his kahunas, when I got him at 4 months old....He's 19 months old now...But, I got the most beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback, from show parents, for a lot less money, because he only had one testicle...He was 3 or 4 months old...At about 9 months, it dropped, so go figure!

[Suze225]

Sweet, I have a beauty of a Rhodesian Ridgeback too!! Not a very common breed!! She does not have testicles though......LOL

[Chrissybear]

Gizmo's testicles didnt drop until 7 months!! The vet tried to talk me into having him do abdominal surgery. I said no way!! I'm glad i did because Gizmo would of been too tiny to have the surgery done earlier and wayyyyy more $$$$$!!!! Im getting him fixed the first week of march! Im so happy i waited he was just a late bloomer

Good luck and go with your instincts!

[LoALAnna]

Originally Posted by Britster

I would absolutely wait. He's still got time to drop and it would be a lot more easier surgery to just wait. Plus, it's important to let his growth plates close. I am 100% for spay/neuter but I think it's often done entirely too early. I like waiting until 7-8 months to neuter a boy, unless marking, and other bad habits started earlier. But 6 months is the general consensus for spay/neuter.

I agree with Brit---also good to wait and see if there are any baby teeth left. That way you can have him neutered and dentals done at one time!