puppy with slight underbite

[aksm4]

Hello everyone,

I am disapointed we have been interested in a puppy from a breeder we gave deposit back in January and visisted her twice last week she went for her vaccinations and the breeder called to tell me she has a slight underbite that might correct itself or not so we went to see her yesterday 11 weeks old and she showed me it barely noticable now unless you open her mouth and the breeder told me she would give us our deposit back ifchange our minds we are already inlove with her but so worried it will get bad as she grows ???? anybody can enlighten us or give us some input on this ......


Thank you

George

[spr377]

it isn't uncommon to have a slight underbite. I wouldn't worry about it, if you aren't going to show her. I give the breeder kudos for telling you about it! If you are concerned, I would call the Vet she took the puppy to, and ask some questions. Good luck!

[beachdog]

Paris had the cutest crooked smile. It never was a problem.

[MikaTallulah]

I would not worry about an underbite in a pet. Show quality- No. It shows you have selected a very good breeder who is upfront with you.

[TxVicki]

My late Lizzie had a slight underbite and she never had a problem.
I my opinion this should be no reason not to get the puppy, but then that would be your call. Are you going to be showing her?
Sounds like you have good breeder, she was very honest with you.

[aksm4]

Thank you so much for the quick replies no I will not be showing her , but i will be very honest slight to where she looks like she is smiling i dont mind but the Bulldog look im worried about is there anyway of knowing if it will get real bad because now unless you look you cannot tell at all , an yes the breeder is super nice to us but just worried about it showing alot when she grows .....

[Yorkiemom1]

I personally would not ever turn away from a baby because of a slight underbite....like all have said, unless you are showing the baby, this should not be an issue. But if you feel like you are going to be disappointed in the baby, dont take her....if I were the breeder, I would tell you I would rather you be completely secure and thrilled with your choice, than resentful or disappointed at all....I would be fearful you may not be completely devoted to the baby, and that precious little soul deserves the very best loving a new owner can give her.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I personally would not ever turn away from a baby because of a slight underbite....like all have said, unless you are showing the baby, this should not be an issue. But if you feel like you are going to be disappointed in the baby, dont take her....if I were the breeder, I would tell you I would rather you be completely secure and thrilled with your choice, than resentful or disappointed at all....I would be fearful you may not be completely devoted to the baby, and that precious little soul deserves the very best loving a new owner can give her.

[aksm4]

Thank you for the advice , just wish i can see what a slight underbite looks like ........... i did a search on the forums and saw alot of your babies with slight underbite and some actually look adorable with it

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by aksm4

Hello everyone,

I am disapointed we have been interested in a puppy from a breeder we gave deposit back in January and visisted her twice last week she went for her vaccinations and the breeder called to tell me she has a slight underbite that might correct itself or not so we went to see her yesterday 11 weeks old and she showed me it barely noticable now unless you open her mouth and the breeder told me she would give us our deposit back ifchange our minds we are already inlove with her but so worried it will get bad as she grows ???? anybody can enlighten us or give us some input on this ......


Thank you

George

Most breeders wouldn't even tell you about it, it sounds like she may be a good responsible breeder. Many under bites correct themselves, and if it's just slight, I doubt if it will be noticeable at all. My son's Shih Tzu has one and it's adorable, it always looks like he’s smiling.

[aksm4]

Thank you wow im truly surprised to find out that most breeders would not tell you about it , I never had doubts about the breeder but now im feeling more secure and blessed to have found this lady , she seemed nice from the get go she told me from our first convo IM very honest with my clients and make sure to sell you what you asked for closest to my capabilities i guess she maent it , and she assured thta this very slight and considering you all find her very honest guess what im going to get my baby !!!! woooo hoooooooo cant wait until we have her home ......

Thank you soooo much

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by aksm4

Thank you wow im truly surprised to find out that most breeders would not tell you about it , I never had doubts about the breeder but now im feeling more secure and blessed to have found this lady , she seemed nice from the get go she told me from our first convo IM very honest with my clients and make sure to sell you what you asked for closest to my capabilities i guess she maent it , and she assured thta this very slight and considering you all find her very honest guess what im going to get my baby !!!! woooo hoooooooo cant wait until we have her home ......

Thank you soooo much

I'm also impressed with the fact that she offered your money back, here again, so many wouldn't, at the very least, they lose their deposit. A good breeder cares about her pups and wants to make sure that they are going to a good home and so it's important for the client to be happy with the pup. If you're happy with the pup, you're more likely to treat it with the best of care. Good luck, and I can't wait to see pictures of your new baby!

[Taryn0405]

My mom's Carin has a major underbite. We call her the Warthog, but we love her nonetheless.
It's a common thing in dogs, and if it doesn't alter their eating or causes pain, I don't quite see the problem.
Posted is a picture o my Mom's Cairn and you can't even tell, unless she looks up at you and has her tooth sticking out...Hence the Maizey the Warthog.

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Taryn0405

My mom's Carin has a major underbite. We call her the Warthog, but we love her nonetheless.
It's a common thing in dogs, and if it doesn't alter their eating or causes pain, I don't quite see the problem.
Posted is a picture o my Mom's Cairn and you can't even tell, unless she looks up at you and has her tooth sticking out...Hence the Maizey the Warthog.

Maizey is adorable. I think an underbite can give a dog character and I love it when they look like they are smiling

[Taryn0405]

Originally Posted by chachi

Maizey is adorable. I think an underbite can give a dog character and I love it when they look like they are smiling

Oh she's a character alright. The breeder told my mom that she would have kept her to show if she didn't have the underbite.
So we were thankful for it!
I'll always say to her, "May-may! Put your teeth back into your head!" And I cannot tell you how adorable it is to see her one tooth grin and head tilt!