OK weird question sorry.  It's our first male dog we have so I'm always learning new traits. My boy is entire, aged 2 years and doesn't hump items or people(thankfully). He doesn't scent mark indoors thou he does in woods, fields etc.
I have noticed more reddish staining around his "bits" on his fur he isn't drinking more than usual and he isn't showing pain. He was licking a bit more yesterday I checked and noticed  stickier fur  around his bits, not green or yellow . Not sure if a discharge or pus or other?Now I'm not trying to be thick (bet it seems it) is this a natural trait for male dogs? I did bathe around it and this am not there , just the red staining still.
Is this boys will be boys issues or should I think uti?

My intact boy has red staining on all parts of his boy bits from licking, definitely likes to keep himself clean. He does get penile discharge which varies in colour from creamish, yellowy, pale green.

I would have thought his habits for drinking and weeing would change for it to be uti. Others will know more than me

Many thanks

Of my two entire males, one has had a uti once:  the only symptom was prolonged standing with his leg cocked, producing nothing but staring into the distance (his normal behaviour is to cock and wee quickly, often while sniffing with gusto at the surrounding vegetation, before rushing off to the next good smell).  When this abnormal-for-him behaviour did not revert to normal after a couple of days, a urine sample to the vet enabled diagnosis and ab treatment. 

He does also tend to get urine on his belly-fur and feathers, but this is normal for him (he is not dainty ) and is wiped off at grooming time (I also try to keep the fur and feathers trimmed short enough to be out of range )  I wonder if this (urine) is the explanation for the stickier fur you describe?  I use a very dilute solution of Hibiscrub when wiping his fur.

The other has once had a slight abnormal discharge from his penis, but this was a creamy coloured thicker fluid, not pus:  it didn't get on his fur, and he didn't lick himself more than usual (it was indicated to me by the other dog's sudden interest in that region).  Normally neither dog has any noticeable penile discharge, they lick themselves from time to time, but not for extended periods nor obsessively.

Red staining (unless blood) seems to be related to diet:  my older dog used to get red saliva stains around his mouth, and on his paws when he licked them;  since changing his diet to raw breakfast and chicken-and-oats kibble dinner, the red stains have gone.  I'm sure others will be able to comment further on this - my previous dogs have been either black or red, so stains, if any, were invisible.

Although I'd suggest UTIs are more often seen in bitches (may be a wrong generalisation!) males can develop this, as indeed they can with bladder stones, both of which might produce red colour (blood) in their pee.   I'd not describe this as 'red staining' however, but a dark coloured urine and easily seen when there is snow on the ground (!!)   if you see any straining at all on urinating, then collect some of his urine and get your vet to run a urinalysis.   The difference re stones in bitches vs in males is unless the stones get really big, it takes some time before a bitch totally blocks up, if she ever does.   Males have a bone in their penis making it more likely for a male to have a partial, or even a complete blockage.  And obviously if this happens, it's an emergency situation.

When my Basset licks himself, we get pink 'staining'.   But I've not noticed this with their 'male bits'.

It might be worth a vet visit, just to make sure all is okay.

ps  - what he's doing re over-cocking when out, is quite normal.   He's leaving his calling card!

http://www.dog-health-guide.org/canine-penis.html might be helpful

possibility: • Balanitis: Canine balantis refers to inflammation of the dog penis head. Balantis symptoms include Loss of appetite, bloody discharge, excessive licking, fever and foul odor. Treatment includes antibiotics for infection, tumor removal and flushing with and antiseptic solution

Thanks everyone! I've bathed the area today with the solution I'd got left from bathing his dew claw given by vet. No discharge or blood showing on pad I used. His fur just under belly has been trimmed and I've checked through and no smelly odour etc. He seemed amused I was sniffing around him. He always seems in a rush when cocking outside before finishing. I'll check in am again

> He's leaving his calling card!

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Hah, going to get a fresh, first thing in the morning pee sample and to the Vet tomorrow to see if two weeks of antibiotic has cleared up a UTI.  First noticed reddish spots on the floor.  We know he has an enlarged prostate which is probably causing the UTI by blocking bits of pee from exiting the body.  No idea what the UTI was two years ago when I saw blood on the snowbank he'd just pee'd on.   Yup, boys can get UTI.

As wide awake I have studied the link you gave brainless, thank you for that. Never realised so many possible penile problems/conditions a dog could have! Always grateful to have new information, advice and tips. I have checked and no swelling, lumps or bumps or odour! An amused boy thou at all the attention he is receiving for that area!
I do keep his fur, belly coat short around area. The staining could be due to him licking area? It had just got a little more excessive last few days, one of the reasons why I checked him over. I did notice some around his front paw too where dew claw had been torn.. I haven't tried raw food diet, years ago used to feed fresh tripe to our GSD the smell really put me off!
Our labrador had a few uti's and she would be off colour and whine when passing urine ( I can relate as cystitis is vicious) A trip to vets and antibiotics worked.
It's still new now having a male dog after having girls lots of different traits, behaviour. I wouldn't be without him thou at all.

Yep the most likely thing would be balinitis, goes with the discharge, and of course licking will quickly cause staining.

> No idea what the UTI was two years ago when I saw blood on the snowbank he'd just pee'd on.

Seeing your Canada flag ....... my snow comment was based on what happened with one of our lads, who had bladder stones, when living out there 

http://www.helpmyhound.com/diagnosis.php?dname=1414
See, it's never to late to learn .... not having experienced this with any of my males, I had to Search and found this article - there are others.

Big thanks to all. I have re checked my boy,no odour,no discharge yesterday  or overnight. I have checked for swelling and lumps,bumps. I think it's staining on his belly. The vet nurse if I pop in will have a quick look too.
I have noted the signs and links all gave and picked up valuable tips