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01-24-2006, 06:34 AM | #1 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IL
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| Over-Bites Does anyone know, what causes an over-bite? How does it develop? Is there any way to prevent it in a puppy as she is growing up? |
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01-24-2006, 06:51 AM | #2 | |
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In the overbite that I've seen, dog had close to a 1 inch difference between the upper and lower jaw. Did not effect the dog in eating or anything like that but it is one trait that you don't want to breed back.
__________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley | |
01-24-2006, 07:10 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | I agree with Kimberley - you CAN see an over/underbite in very young puppies....When I went to get a cocker spaniel 10 years ago - I fell in love with Tessa who has a severe UNDER bite....this DID affect her ability to pick up food and I've hand fed her her whole life. To me she has the cutest face... but her underbite was so severe they were going to put her to sleep. Needless to say - she's now 10 years old and a BIG Sweetheart but a bad bite can be a problem. I think an OVER BITE is easier on the dog than an underbite.... This was her at ONE YEAR old - when she grew into her face her little tongue now stays in her mouth
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01-24-2006, 07:34 AM | #4 |
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| bites It is a recessive gene, meaning both parents must carry the gene. They can have a good bite, but produce a pup with a bad bite. Prompt attention to puppy teeth removal can improve some minor bite problems sometimes. This is an area where it is extremely important to trust the breeder if you are buying a show pup. |
01-24-2006, 07:59 AM | #5 |
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| Thank you all so much. I did pay special attention to Kia's teeth as she was growing up. No retained baby teeth. I just wondered if I could have done anything else to prevent it, but now I understand it is definitely hereditary. She can only eat very tiny kibble, and due to the misalignment of her teeth, she requires a dental every year. And, I use OraVet every two weeks. Sheila |
01-24-2006, 08:19 AM | #6 | |
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__________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley | |
01-24-2006, 08:25 AM | #7 | |
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