Species: Dog
Condition: Pseudohermaphroditism
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
A reproductive system anomaly in which the affected dog is born with reproductive organs of one sex but displays some characteristics of the opposite sex as well. External parts of their reproductive organs can resemble both penis and clitoris. There are male and female pseudohermaphrodites. Males have testicles present with various female characteristics and likewise, females have ovaries present with male characteristics. True hermaphrodites, however, have both testicles and ovaries. Pseudohermaphrodites are susceptible to reproductive infections and tumours and always remain infertile. It is therefore best to neuter them.
Breeds exposed to Pseudohermaphroditism – Research Reference
“Cairn Terrier Cross – (Zaal
Cocker Spaniel Cross – (Jaggy & Vandevelde 1988)
Spoodle Cross – (Jaggy & Vandevelde 1988)
Cocker Spaniel – (Jaggy & Vandevelde 1988)
Spoodle – (Jaggy & Vandevelde 1988)
“Cairn Terrier – (Zaal
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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