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Old 03-20-2006, 10:08 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by yorkielex
just got my new yorkie pup 11wks with 1/4" overbite. the head is about 3 inches long, jaw is about 1" long from the eyes. I won't be able to take him to see the vet until monday. The breeder said it has been vet checked and the vet didn't indicate a problem with the overbite.. I am wondering if this is a concern. I've heard that overbites correct themselves.. any input will be appreciated, thanx
This shouldn't be any problem for him as a pet. The only thing you will want to check on when all the adult teeth come in is to make sure that the canines are not poking into the upper part of the mouth roof. That would only happen with an very extreme overbite so I'm sure it's ok. Good luck.
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