When do testicles descend? What problems are associated with retained testicles?
Normally testicles descend between eight weeks and three months. However, in our breed, dogs have had testicles descend as late as 1 year. If the dog doesn’t have both testicles descended by a year, the testicles will not descend and will be retained. If the dog has a retained testicle, it must be surgically removed, as it is dangerous for the dog to retain the testicle. Because of the surgery, the cost for neutering is higher than normal.
