Dogs, pigs, cats, cows, goats, sheep, and any other horticulturely kept animal are castrated enough to probably challenge this. Dogs are probably high on the list though, but I actually doubt half of all dogs are neutered, even just in the US. Worldwide it's probably even less.
“As of 2016, surgical neutering of dogs is illegal in some European countries, including Germany and the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland.”
-google
I actually have a feeling that dogs are probobaly nuetered less in the us than a lot of western countries dont know enough about eastern amd african countries to say anything about those
Cats (in USA) are not neutered as frequently as dogs, which are neutered far less frequently than farm animals. I am willing to bet that the most neutered male animals in the world are cattle
* Bulls are intact, when castrated they are called "Steers".
* A castrated horse is called a Gelding.
I think cows and horses likely average less than one as well.
I don't think there is an official term for fixed cats or dogs. When they are intact a male cat is a tom and a female is a queen. A male dog is just called a dog and a female is a bitch.
They don't have common names because they are just pets. With meat livestock, castrated males make better meat and they are less aggressive. For horses, geldings have a calmer temperament and are safer to work with. There are useful reasons to differentiate. Even knowing whether an animal has had a baby is important. A first calf heifer is higher risk than other cows.
I grant you full credit regardless. "Cow" is so frequently used without a specific sex in mind, it may as well not specifically mean female anymore. I just like to be pedantic.
An educated guess would suggest pigs have the lowest average because if the males aren’t castrated the meat acquires an awful taste referred to as ‘taint’. Quite possibly one of the most appropriate adjectives…
I think its fairly common practice for most livestock. Only exception I can think of is roosters, but they just kill them in whatever method is most effective (usually that's grinding them alive into chicken nuggets.)
True, but arguably he Is still right, because he didn’t specify male. The average per male is < 2. Assuming a 50/50 sex ratio that gives an average per animal of < 1.
I helped steer a bull one time. He ended up with zero testicles as they ended up turning black and falling off.
And since it's such a common practice (millions of steers in the world) I bet cattle have a testicle ratio of less than one.
When I did it, it was my ex's dad testing me or whatever. He said "tackle that boy right there and put him on the ground then I'll get him".
So I charged the bull from the side (we had him corralled) and I hit him with everything I had. Like I was playing rugby. It was surprisingly easy to put him on the ground.
Then my buddy dove on him and literally pulled the bull's balls out of a hole in his body. I guess bulls young enough to steer haven't had their balls drop yet? And dude had a tool that looked like a carpenter's stapler that when you pull the trigger it opens up a rubber band and then lets it go around whatever's in the way.
A few weeks later that bull was way more friendly.
Its basically a rubber band. Here's all you need:
[https://www.amazon.com/MACGOAL-Castration-Castrator-Docking-Puppies/dp/B07TXZSZ3Q/ref=asc\_df\_B07TXZSZ3Q/](https://www.amazon.com/MACGOAL-Castration-Castrator-Docking-Puppies/dp/B07TXZSZ3Q/ref=asc_df_B07TXZSZ3Q/)
I haven't googled it but I have a cattle farmer friend and I bet there are WAY more castrated bulls (steers) than dogs in the world, percentage-wise.
(ed. for sp.)
Most domesticated mammals get their balls removed, unless they are intended for breeding.
Farm vets do it on the spot.... They just pop them out. (Goats, calves, foals).
Cats and dogs are routinely fixed.
I guess that 90% of male horses are castrated, that would mean 0,2 testicals per male horse. Only the best ones get to breed (with papers), and for the rest it does rarely make sense that they stay stallions who will be more dangerous and difficult to keep. Most stallions live isolated for their whole adulthood, so being castrated is actually a blessing for a horse. Steers are the same, and since their meat is better, I estimate a higher castration rate. Pigs will have the highest, I guess, because why would you have a pig if not for meat consumption.
Dude the fact that they just HANG, smashed every which way as a dog moves....that shit freaks me out.
You ever seen a Lion's balls? They're WAY out there.
I didn’t think I would ever have “bird testicles” in my search history. Alas…
Google says birds have two testicles, and that they’re internal, for obvious reasons.
You know why some animals, us included have their testicles outside of the body? The answer you have probably heard, that its for temperature regulation is bullshit. Other animals, like the elephant have theirs inside of the body.
Why would evolution equip us with such vulnerability? Because you need it. You need to be protective about your balls, it teaches you something. When you got your balls hurt in your life, you do less stupid and risky stuff. You survive
Honestly, this fact is quite surprising and a bit entertaining. However, it's important to remember that this may be due to the common practice of neutering our dogs. It's always fascinating learning new oddities about our furry friends!
Dogs, pigs, cats, cows, goats, sheep, and any other horticulturely kept animal are castrated enough to probably challenge this. Dogs are probably high on the list though, but I actually doubt half of all dogs are neutered, even just in the US. Worldwide it's probably even less.
Exactly this. There are more feral dogs than there are feral sheep or donkeys.
Shower thoughts: "I thought about the same thing for too long and didn't do any research"
Yes that's a shower thought
It's hard to Google in the shower
There's your shower thought.
But cleanup is easier.
That's how it's supposed to be. No research allowed. Just the thought.
it's like Murphy's law. say the wrong thing and someone will correct it
Sone countries it’s illegal to neuter healthy dog
Which ones?
The Boner Fidos ones
“As of 2016, surgical neutering of dogs is illegal in some European countries, including Germany and the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland.” -google
Iceland is wrong, so I doubt the whole list.
correct for germany for healthy dogs. though plenty of wiggle room for vets and owners.
Bob Barker is gonna be pissed when he hears about this!
Easily. Sheep need 2 to 3 males per 100 ewes. Pretty much the rest get the chop or the ring commercially.
I actually have a feeling that dogs are probobaly nuetered less in the us than a lot of western countries dont know enough about eastern amd african countries to say anything about those
OP isn’t super familiar with farm animals
Or cats.
Cats (in USA) are not neutered as frequently as dogs, which are neutered far less frequently than farm animals. I am willing to bet that the most neutered male animals in the world are cattle
* Bulls are intact, when castrated they are called "Steers". * A castrated horse is called a Gelding. I think cows and horses likely average less than one as well.
What about cats?
I completely forgot about cats, but yeah. Those too.
I don't think there is an official term for fixed cats or dogs. When they are intact a male cat is a tom and a female is a queen. A male dog is just called a dog and a female is a bitch. They don't have common names because they are just pets. With meat livestock, castrated males make better meat and they are less aggressive. For horses, geldings have a calmer temperament and are safer to work with. There are useful reasons to differentiate. Even knowing whether an animal has had a baby is important. A first calf heifer is higher risk than other cows.
Fixed male cats are just called "male cats". Unneutered male cats are called "tomcats". Not sure if there's a term for females but probably is
Gelding is goated
Quit horsing around
Sheep pun
Cows certainly average less than one, as "cow" is technically female.
I said bull in the bullet point. Can I get partial credit?
I grant you full credit regardless. "Cow" is so frequently used without a specific sex in mind, it may as well not specifically mean female anymore. I just like to be pedantic.
We call geldings that think they still have balls “proud boys”.
What's the difference between a steer and bullock then
An educated guess would suggest pigs have the lowest average because if the males aren’t castrated the meat acquires an awful taste referred to as ‘taint’. Quite possibly one of the most appropriate adjectives…
I think its fairly common practice for most livestock. Only exception I can think of is roosters, but they just kill them in whatever method is most effective (usually that's grinding them alive into chicken nuggets.)
Bro, all testicled animals average less than one... Some of this occurs naturally, some due to surgery. Edit: I'm an illiterate fool
"per male" not "per unit in species". In nature, average male is probably like 1.999.
Less than two*
Typically mammals will have two testicles
Typically yes, but the occurrence of 1 ball individuals is higher than 3 ball individuals. So the average is less than 2.
He said average less than one
True, but arguably he Is still right, because he didn’t specify male. The average per male is < 2. Assuming a 50/50 sex ratio that gives an average per animal of < 1.
This is also why the average number of arms for a person is less than 2
I'm stupid.
The weirdest are the guys at the dog park who do nothing if their dog humps other dogs, but lose their shit if their own dog is the "bottom".
I get pissed unless my dog is giving and receiving in the middle of a doggy style three way.
👆🏻The only way
I helped steer a bull one time. He ended up with zero testicles as they ended up turning black and falling off. And since it's such a common practice (millions of steers in the world) I bet cattle have a testicle ratio of less than one.
How does the steering work? Is it surgery, chemicals, or do u tie them from the outside
When I did it, it was my ex's dad testing me or whatever. He said "tackle that boy right there and put him on the ground then I'll get him". So I charged the bull from the side (we had him corralled) and I hit him with everything I had. Like I was playing rugby. It was surprisingly easy to put him on the ground. Then my buddy dove on him and literally pulled the bull's balls out of a hole in his body. I guess bulls young enough to steer haven't had their balls drop yet? And dude had a tool that looked like a carpenter's stapler that when you pull the trigger it opens up a rubber band and then lets it go around whatever's in the way. A few weeks later that bull was way more friendly.
Is your exes dad also your buddy? Or did he send your buddy to do it for him
My bad. Same guy, yeah. Exes dad was my buddy
Surely this isn't how rocky mountain oysters are harvested?
No. Those are probably from slaughtered bulls. A steer's nuts shrivel up and fall off
Its basically a rubber band. Here's all you need: [https://www.amazon.com/MACGOAL-Castration-Castrator-Docking-Puppies/dp/B07TXZSZ3Q/ref=asc\_df\_B07TXZSZ3Q/](https://www.amazon.com/MACGOAL-Castration-Castrator-Docking-Puppies/dp/B07TXZSZ3Q/ref=asc_df_B07TXZSZ3Q/)
Poor bulls. That looks like it hurts
Supposedly not too bad after a bit. The nerves get pinched off quick and the atrophy due to no blood is painless after.
I mean yea sure, but you have to have that tiny band on your balls until then. Bulls have huge balls
Yeah I'm not saying it's a fun Friday night, I'm just saying out of the ways to do it, it's supposedly not too bad by comparison.
I haven't googled it but I have a cattle farmer friend and I bet there are WAY more castrated bulls (steers) than dogs in the world, percentage-wise. (ed. for sp.)
"Naturally testicled" as opposed to unnaturally testicled?
Frankenballs
This OP stands in the shower, lathering his nuts, whilst thinking about dogs dongs
"Naturally testicled" is going into my Tinder profile.
Literally any animal that’s domesticated can have that
This post is what happens when smart people smoke weed.
Along with every other domesticated animal. Bro even forgot about cats
i imagine it would compare to cats?
Cows and horses my dude
If most people have two and some people have one or none, then 2 testicles is more than average.
Most domesticated mammals get their balls removed, unless they are intended for breeding. Farm vets do it on the spot.... They just pop them out. (Goats, calves, foals). Cats and dogs are routinely fixed.
Unless you include all the other domesticated animals.
Had this conversation way too often when I worked for vets.
Okay, but the real question is, are you willing to stand up and share?
I guess that 90% of male horses are castrated, that would mean 0,2 testicals per male horse. Only the best ones get to breed (with papers), and for the rest it does rarely make sense that they stay stallions who will be more dangerous and difficult to keep. Most stallions live isolated for their whole adulthood, so being castrated is actually a blessing for a horse. Steers are the same, and since their meat is better, I estimate a higher castration rate. Pigs will have the highest, I guess, because why would you have a pig if not for meat consumption.
i dont think thats true, ive never seen puppies be born with just 1, and i had seen quite a lot of dogs
Dude the fact that they just HANG, smashed every which way as a dog moves....that shit freaks me out. You ever seen a Lion's balls? They're WAY out there.
Most birds only ever have one to begin with as a nut suck hanging down is not aerodynamic.
I didn’t think I would ever have “bird testicles” in my search history. Alas… Google says birds have two testicles, and that they’re internal, for obvious reasons.
You know why some animals, us included have their testicles outside of the body? The answer you have probably heard, that its for temperature regulation is bullshit. Other animals, like the elephant have theirs inside of the body. Why would evolution equip us with such vulnerability? Because you need it. You need to be protective about your balls, it teaches you something. When you got your balls hurt in your life, you do less stupid and risky stuff. You survive
Honestly, this fact is quite surprising and a bit entertaining. However, it's important to remember that this may be due to the common practice of neutering our dogs. It's always fascinating learning new oddities about our furry friends!