Testicles can be manually brought down if they are there, but just not descended. As I recall, they usually descend around 6 weeks. If they have not descended, sometimes it is due to the round testicle going into an eye shaped sack opening. However, using the first and middle finger tips with your hand upside down, you can place a finger on each side of the testicle and pull it down into the sack. I have done this with pups up to 3 months of age. It is important to keep the cord stretched during the growth cycle so that the testicle can descend into the sack. I will be happy to show you at the So. Calif. Futurity if you like. Helen Franklin ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================