Meet the man who sells testicular implants for dogs, “People thought I was nuts”
Gregg Miller says he's well aware that his business selling testicular implants for dogs invites just as many jokes as it does clients. That's because Miller's job is creating artificial dog testicles for canines that have been neutered.
"Dogs aren't stupid," he tells Business Week. "They would know if their eye was gouged out, or their foot was cut off. Why wouldn't they know if their testicles are now missing?"
But laugh all you want, Miller, 59, says his business has become a big success. He says 517,223 in all 50 U.S. states and 49 countries are now wearing "Neuticles" manufactured by his company. Though, as Business Week notes, even Miller can't avoid slipping into unintentional humor when discussing his unusual business.
"When Neuticles were introduced commercially in 1995," he says, "people thought I was nuts," he said.
But as the comedian Joan Rivers asked Miller, "What do they do?"
Miller claims the Neuticles gives dogs a sense of restored pride. Though he recommends the "very lifelike" (and more expensive) silicone version of his product (up to $600) compared to the "easily detected" though more affordable "rigid polypropylene version (about $150).
"Generally pet owners think (Neuticles) are genius and non-pet owners think we're insane," he says.
And while Miller offers several different styles and sizes, he also requires customers to include information about their dog's age, weight and breed before matching them with the right pair. "Going larger can create short- and long-term complications and discomfort for the pet," he said.
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I have seen this on TV its ridiculous LOL!
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Apparently this is their slogan:
With Neuticles®-
"It's like nothing ever changed"sm
It talks about the dog retaining his "self esteem" lol
Don't get me wrong, I'm an animal lover & I adore my dog but...no lmao
With Neuticles®-
"It's like nothing ever changed"sm
It talks about the dog retaining his "self esteem" lol
Don't get me wrong, I'm an animal lover & I adore my dog but...no lmao
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My friend had them put in her bulldog. She felt like even when bulldogs are neutered, they should have the appearance of having balls. One of the balls either fell out or moved...I can't recall which.
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CeCe wrote:Apparently this is their slogan:
With Neuticles®-
"It's like nothing ever changed"sm
It talks about the dog retaining his "self esteem" lol
Don't get me wrong, I'm an animal lover & I adore my dog but...no lmao
They even come in sizes too!!
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RedBedroom wrote:My friend had them put in her bulldog. She felt like even when bulldogs are neutered, they should have the appearance of having balls. One of the balls either fell out or moved...I can't recall which.
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They even come in sizes too!!
And textures too apparently
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RedBedroom wrote:My friend had them put in her bulldog. She felt like even when bulldogs are neutered, they should have the appearance of having balls. One of the balls either fell out or moved...I can't recall which.
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Oh poor doggie! lol
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*shaking my head*
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