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My adopted French Bulldog has saggy nipples from breeding. Serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female

I’m thinking of adopting a French bulldog female four years of age. Her previous owner has mentioned she was bred excessively and has large nipples / saggy nipples from breeding. I would like someone to view these photos and see if this just looks like a visual problem or if this could be internal . Like cancer or other serious illnesses

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 24th, 2018

From what I can see in the photos it looks like normal teats of a dog that has multiple litters. That being said, when they get cancers in the mammary glands they are up next to the body so without feeling her I cannot tell you if there are any tumors present. I suggest you have her examined by a vet before you adopt her. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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