Why won't my male dog's penis extend for breeding? What can I do?

I am sorry to hear about Brusier. If you are unable to expose his penis from his prepuce at home I would be concerned that he could have a stricture (a narrowing) of the opening of the prepuce that the penis has to slide through, or another anatomical abnormality if you have never seen his penis out previously (we can have congenital abnormalities that may affect this). I would recommend an examination by your vet if this is an issue to be sure there isn't any inflammation/infection around the penis causing it to be painful or swollen and inhibiting its movement. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause of the problem.

I think the safest thing to do here is artificial insemination. You have a dog with a geneitc issue that won't be resolved by assiting him with insertion. Also, it isn't natural to interfere with the mating process in this manner either, so it is best to go forward with standard artificial insemination practices that are straightforward and safer for both pets involved. Best of luck with your furry friend and I hope that you can successfully breed these two soon! Take care.

There are a couple of things this could be causing this to happen to Bruzer. It could be that he has an erection, and the penis is swollen and the tip is out because he is aroused. He could also be suffering from paraphimosis, which is an inability to retract the penis back into the sheath. This can quickly turn into an emergency situation, as constricting of the blood flow will lead to a larger engorgement of the penis, necrosis (dead tissue), and potential damage to the urethra. Should you suspect it isn't an erection and it is paraphimosis, I will give you some advice that may help Bruzer. If his penis hasn't been out too long (less than an hour), you can try to put it back yourself. First, thoroughly clean the penis, making sure there is no foreign material (such as fur) that is wrapped around the penis. Take a bag of frozen veggies wrapped in a towel, and apply it to the penis for five minutes at a time to try to reduce the swelling. Packaged peas work very well because they are mobile around the penis. Then apply a lubricant such as KY Jelly onto the penis, and very gently try to move the penis back into the sheath. Very gently try to push the penis back into the sheath, or try to gently pull the sheath over the penis. If this does not work, or if the penis has been outside the sheath for more than 30 minutes to an hour, you will need to take Bruzer into your vet.

Dogs can become sexually aroused even if they aren't sexually active, getting an erection. If his penis is swollen and sticking out, I would be concerned that the swelling could potentially constrict his urethra, leading to difficulty urinating. Because he's having trouble walking and his penis is swollen, I recommend you taking him into your vet to have the paraphimosis resolved. It's important to have him seen now, as it's causing him difficulty walking and you don't want it to lead to a constriction of the urethra.

It is possible that his equipment works just fine, but the bitch is not ready to breed and he knows this. Some dogs will try to breed anything, anytime--even a fire hydrant--while others are very good at judging just the right time to approach the bitch. Bshop may be one of those dogs. If you are certain that the bitch is ready, and he is not interested, he may have a hormone problem rather than a functional one. It is best, in that case, to have him seen by the vet.

Yes, I would recommend having him examine by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. It is hard to say for sure from the blurry photo but it appears as though the tip of the penis is stuck out of the prepuce. It looks as though Oliver has paraphimosis (inability to completely retract the penis into the prepuce) and this can be caused by a number of things. It would be best to have the veterinarian take a look at this for the most appropriate treatment recommendations. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Hi, I believe you are referring to pharaphamosis. The glands in the penis swell and the penis can get stuck outside the skin. This occurs in unneutered young dogs who are sexually mature. To reduce the swelling, try an ice pack wrapped in a wet towel to the groin area. Also, lubricate it with a water based lubricant and gently massage it to try to get it back in the skin. Sugar applied to the penis itself can help reduce swelling. These things should get the penis back down and normal again. If not and it is stuck outside for more than 6 hours with no improvement, he needs to go to an emergency vet or the penis could be damaged. Good luck!