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What's this lump on my bulldog's penis when I pull back his foreskin?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 16 days old | 30 lbs

We have noticed our bulldog had a lump on the base of his penis when you pull his foreskin back. What could this be?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Kevin Sanada, DVM

Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 1st, 2018

The pictures are not very clear, so it's difficult to tell what this is. There is a natural bump in this location called the bulbous, but it should be uniformly round and smooth in appearance. It's possible that he has a tumor known as a transmissible venereal tumor (TVT), which is occasionally acquired by unnuetered dogs. Below is a link to an article that explains this more.

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/transmissible-venereal-tumor

It's best to have Archie seen by a vet, so they can have a better look. These TVT's are treatable and will be easier to treat the quicker treatment is started.

I hope that helps and all is well with Archie.
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