7 nipples – will my dog still meet Kennel Club breed standards?

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16/02/2013, 21:56

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Evening all, I’ve had my little Cane Corso home for a week now and while giving her a cuddle I noticed she only has 7 nipples!!

4 on one side and 3 on the other... I’m wondering about her Kennel Club (KC) registration... will she still meet the breed standards? Her parents are both KC registered, so she has her temporary papers for now...

Has anyone else had the same 'problem'?

Was your dog still able to be registered or shown?

Or do the judges not even look?

I know they check the males' testicles, but do they check the females' nipples?

I really hope she doesn't have any internal issues... I’ve got a vet appointment on the 20th for her booster jabs, so I’ll ask then as I’m really worried about my little sweetheart.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

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Lena355

19/05/2026, 07:38

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Anonymous user Icon representing the flag French

20/02/2013, 21:39

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Clémentine37: The vet smiled when I mentioned Hyona’s nipples to him... He told me it’s all perfectly normal, it happens, and some dogs even have 11 while others have 6...! But she’s in perfect health, which is the main thing, and the judges don't look at that for Kennel Club registration... The vet's receptionist gave me a website address, there’s loads of info on there (not sure if you’ve heard of it) www-chiens-online.com I hope everything goes okay with your dogs’ Kennel Club registration...

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Anonymous user Icon representing the flag French

18/02/2013, 16:08

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Oh, don't you worry, I'm getting my Mastiff and my Chi's Kennel Club registration sorted soon, and I know for a fact that her missing teat won't stop her getting her papers. What I’m more worried about is those retained milk teeth xD

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Anonymous user Icon representing the flag French

18/02/2013, 16:04

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Clementine37, Wolfman and everyone else, thank you, I’m feeling a bit more at ease now about my sweet girl’s health... and regarding her breed certification...

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18/02/2013, 12:47

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Anonymous user Icon representing the flag French

18/02/2013, 12:45

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My chihuahua’s nipples have gone a bit wonky as well xD

But no, it’s not like she’d be failed for her breed registration or anything

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Anonymous user Icon representing the flag French

17/02/2013, 23:12

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Thanks @Wolman for your reply! I don't think the judges look at the nipples for the time being, but since they check the testicles... you never know...

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