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Question for judges - would also like opinions from others

I have a young male show prospect and I noticed a few weeks ago that one of his testicles was quite a bit smaller than the other. It's there, but only about half the size of the other one.

I took him to the vet and he said something internal twisted and cut off or reduced the blood supply to the smaller testicle. He said that this doesn't concern him for the health of the dog, and it won't impact his breeding ability either.

My concern is regarding the showing of this boy.

So here's my question.....for all of you judges out there.

Would you excuse him from the ring for having one "normal" sized testicle, and one which was obviously smaller?

Would you even notice, or do you only half-heartedly feel down there anyway?

He's a nice boy and I'd hate to neuter/place him because of this if I don't have to.

Thanks in advance for replying! I've seen a lot, but this is totally new to me. :-)

Re: Question for judges - would also like opinions from others

AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows May 1, 2014

Chapter 11 Section 8 page 45

"a male which does not have two normal
testicles normally located in the scrotum, may not compete at any show and will be disqualified exceptthat a castrated male may be entered as Stud Dog in the Stud Dog class"