Can male and female dogs pass on cryptorchidism? Any genetic test?

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Is cryptorchidism passed on from both a female and male dogs? Or just the male? Is there a genetic test to see if your dog carries it? Pet's info: Dog | Chesapeake Bay Retriever | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 9 months old | 80 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Cryptorchidism is an autosomal recessive trait. Yes, it can be passed on from both the males and the females. There is not genetic test that I am aware of to check for this. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to post again if you have more! Best wishes!

Can male and female dogs pass on cryptorchidism? Any genetic test?

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