Show Dogs and Puppy Teeth?

Do judges make exceptions for puppies as far as their teeth not being fully grown in? At what age does a dog's bite need to be fully developed? Is a retained puppy tooth a fault?


(Just got the OK to show my Papillon pup, just trying to figure out if a retained canine needs to be corrected first or not.)

Show Dogs and Puppy Teeth?
Sounds like your dog has deciduous retention - a condition where the baby teeth do not fall out on their own. Don't worry .. I have this condition myself. I am well into my adult hood and still have 4 baby teeth. Its ok for people, but for dogs that develop the correct adult dentition, the baby teeth need to be removed. First of all, the teeth being so close together can cause hygiene issues. Secondly, judges will severely fault your pup for having these teeth. Its a simple, quick procedure so ask your vet about getting this taken care of before putting your pup in the ring.
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Reply:Your dog needs to be in its natural state. Just cleaned and fluffed. Don't rush anything with the development of the dog's teeth or the new tooth might not grow in at all.
Reply:By the time you are showing your puppy at dog shows, her adult teeth should be in ... The first class is 6-9 month age class. If your puppy hasn't lost his puppy canine tooth yet, you can go to the vet to see if it needs to pulled, if it is in the way of the adult tooth coming in. Usually, the baby tooth will come out when the adult tooth pushes thru.
Reply:Puppies start to loose their deciduous (baby) teeth at about four months of age. Although there is some variation, most adult dogs have 42 teeth, with the molars coming last, at about six or seven months.





Yes, you will need to have a retained canine tooth fixed, regardless of whether you will be showing her or not. It is considered a fault and can cause health problems down the road. Definitely call your Vet and schedule an exam to have the tooth looked at.
Reply:Check with your Vet. If it is indeed a retained "puppy tooth", you should have it removed so the permanent tooth has room to come in.





Poor bites are penalized in various degrees, depends on what your standard says about the proper bite. You could get in trouble if you used bands or any appliance that tries to change or correct the bite.





Hope this helps. Good luck.
Reply:SAME WITH THE OTHER TWO
Reply:Well, by six months or older, all adult teeth are usually in, so that is when you start entering real shows. Under 6 months, you can enter puppy shows, but those are not for points.





And yes, retained and abcessed teeth are faulted and should be seen by a vet. The bite needs to be fully developed because a wrong bite is faulted





So yes, your pap's tooth should be taken care of FIRST.
Reply:You need to have that tooth extracted. Extra teeth aren't allowed in a lot of breeds. Consult the breed standard.


If you can wiggle it, you can get it out yourself...



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The film "Dead Poet's Society",Robin Williams,had a quote "Dog ..Canine coup d'etat" please see details

Full quote is: "Dog sir?" "Uh,not now" "You can enjoy a good dog every once in a while sir. You can have a 3 course meal from one dog. Start with your Canine Coup d'etat go to your Fido plum bake blancmange. For desert a Pekinese par bake and you can pick your teeth with a little paw"


I cant find this in the dictionaries of quotations. Can anyone help with this and give me a reference please?


Thanks,Brian.

The film "Dead Poet's Society",Robin Williams,had a quote "Dog ..Canine coup d'etat" please see details
I believe the "dog, sir?" quote is from The merchant of Venice. I can't be 100% sure without scanning the play again, but I believe it is Shylock speaking to someone in the courtroom. Try that play before you go to far elsewhere.
Reply:tongue in cheek
Reply:check out this dialogue transcript
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Milk teeth?

By what age can I expect my Tzu puppy to have the full set of her milk-teeth? She is 9 weeks now and she is missing most of the front ones (top and bottom), but has her canines and random back ones. If all her teeth do not come in time and she already starts losing them, will her adult teeth come in even in places where milk teeth did not get a chance to grow? By what age can I expect to see full set of adult teeth?





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Milk teeth?
you will notice the front two "bucky" teeth will be replaced by adult teeth at approximately 4 1/2 months of age. all adult teeth should be in by 6 months of age. sometimes in smaller breeds the adult teeth will come in and the baby teeth will not fall out "retained teeth." at the time of spaying you can have those baby teeth removed so that they don't cause any trouble (infection, inflammation, and causing trouble with the way the adult teeth are arranged).
Reply:At 14-16 weeks they should have most of their adult teeth.





Also, unless there is an obvious misalignment I would not worry too much about it, they don't really do doggy braces, so they would most likely remove the offending teeth later on if there is any discomfort.



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Help me about my teeth?

Am i suppose to loose my teeth that are after the first four in front when im around 8? my canine ones are small and im 12 and one is loose,but idk if its a permanent or if im suppose to loose it? help me

Help me about my teeth?
You would be losing your baby canines (cuspids) and getting new ones around age 11-12. So it sounds like you are on target! Take a look at this chart - it will help you figure it out http://www.ada.org/public/topics/tooth_e...


Hope that helps!


JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
Reply:i dont really know which 1 yoiur talking about it sounds like a yes
Reply:The canine is a baby tooth that you will lose, and a permanent tooth will come in where it was. You will start to lose the teeth behind the first four anytime after age 10. Some come out quicker than others, and usually around 12 you start to get in what people call your 12 year old molars.



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How can i save bad teeth and $$?

very concerned about the holes im seeing in my teeth. i've got at the very least 4 cavities that i can see with my eye that have me really worried. I'll start with the worst:


my 2nd molar on the upper right has a big cavitiy on the side touching my cheek





next my lower left canine has a cavity on the front just above the gumline





then my 1st molar on the upper left has a pretty big cavity on the side facing the tooth in front of it





Then recently i've noticed another one forming on the side of my upper incisor on the upper left. it is especially hard to keep clean because it's on the side and it's getting deeper.





Also i have recently found out that i was prescribed 4 times the legal limit of adderall xr, and i had been taking 120mg for the last 5 years(adderall xr is basically 4 different types of meth when you get down to it), so idk if that might have weakened my teeth. I've already spent a fortune on my teeth, any help will be greatly appreciated.





Thanks a bunch!

How can i save bad teeth and $$?
I hope the previous person response was just joking ... cause that's a really pointless thing to say.





First start rinsing your mouth with warm salt water... after you brush in the morning and at night. This will help clean things up a bit and help minimize bacteria from spreading around. It also makes heal any cuts that are in your mouth.





You may want to have your teeth cleaned also and get a mouthwash with fluoride- this will help strengthen your teeth.





You may also want to see about taking calcium pills or some sort.








There are clinics in many cities that you can contact to help with any dentistry you need. You can contact your local low income clinic- they will help you find a dentist or have a dentist
Reply:Wow, i'm a medical assistant and im speechless. go see a professional. or visit a Dentist for the Uninsured. theyre all over the country and theyre inexpensive.
Reply:I don't think you can save your teeth AND save money unless you have some really good insurance. But definately go seen a dentist or you'll regret it! don't worry about the money as medical problems seem to get worse if you don't take care of your mouth.
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There is a health benefits company that is only $11.95 a month and they can save you up to 80% on your dental work. I use them since my family got denied for dental and they have saved us hundreds.





The $11.95 plan includes, Vision, Prescription and Chiropractic care. Be careful not all health benefits companies are legit or will save you money. This company has been in business for 14 years and BBB member and have over 1.5 million customers.








I wish you the best of luck,


Christy





Oh they also have Medical benefits for under $60.00 a month and thats for an entire household that even includes the dental.



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Is it unusual that my son is getting all four of his front top teeth at the same time?

He's had the two front on the bottom since he was four months old, now he's seven ½ months and he's getting all four front top teeth at the same time. The canines started coming in first, and then the two in the middle. :/ Is this a usual thing, or is my son just a little weirdo. :P jk

Is it unusual that my son is getting all four of his front top teeth at the same time?
Kid's vary a ton on when and what teeth erupt, but no, it doesn't seem unusual.


Take a look at this link http://www.ada.org/public/topics/tooth_e...


I also like the point that another answerer made about being aware of his drinking and fluid output, you don't want him to get dehydrated. Consider taking him to the dentist for a quick check at some point. It is recommended that children see a dentist quite young in order to make sure everything is normal and also to answer any questions you might have as a parent. Most children go in at a little older age, say 2 or so (providing that haven't had any trauma) based on what I have seen in my 15 years as a hygienist. Hope that helps!


JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
Reply:no, not unusual at all..my child got his 2 tooth on top and four teeth on bottom when he hit his 7th month.. shows good signs of calcium... he is ready for some kind of FOOD!
Reply:i had to answer this question. my second son got all 4 teeth at the same time. major problem though. he ate fine but because his little gums were so sore cutting all four teeth at one time it was hard for him to suck his bottle and he became dehydrated so bad that he required hospitalization. be sure baby is drinking alot and if his little face looks funny,like dark circles under his eyes or if his stomachs looks sucked in or if you see he is not urinating as much as usual or drinking as much as usual,take him to the doctor at once. now that i am a nurse i know all these things. i did not know this when i was 22. my first son never had any problems and cut 1-2 teeth at a time. my second cut all 4 and he was a happy jolly little guy who really didnt cry. if he did i would;ve put a little anbesol or something on his little gums. be very aware how much he is drinking and urinating. babies are made up of alot of fluid and they dehydrate very quickly. when they get sick they go downhill fast and hard.



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Is it unusual that my son is getting all four of his front top teeth at the same time?

He's had the two front on the bottom since he was four months old, now he's seven ½ months and he's getting all four front top teeth at the same time. The canines started coming in first, and then the two in the middle. :/ Is this a usual thing, or is my son just a little weirdo. :P jk

Is it unusual that my son is getting all four of his front top teeth at the same time?
My son did the same thing. He got the bottom 2 first and now the top 4. He kind of looks like Chucky now.
Reply:well, the canines are not in the first 4. They are the third in on either side, not the second, so he is not getting these right now. But no, it's not uncommon for all 4 to come in at once.
Reply:You weren't dating Dracula when you conceived, were you? Seriously, it isn't a problem. It is a bit unusual, but not problematic.


OK, why did I get a thumbs down? The joke, while it was stupid was not the answer. The answer I did provide with accurate. Why do I keep getting thumbs down for accurate answers?
Reply:Not at all, some babies are born with teeth. Every baby is different so dont panic! As a mom we always panic, remember keep baby tylenol handy, pedi-lite, apple juice, banana, and even toast is good for when a baby is teething.





Good Luck!





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Reply:My son would get about 4 at a top on the top and bottom, same with both his cousins, so it sounds normal to me!
Reply:Genetics. The only tooth-growing logic that teeth follow is genetic. If Grandpa Mickey had all four of his top teeth grow in at the same time, then your baby might as well. The same goes for babies that grow just one tooth at the bottom--the poor dears. The teeth just all grow in like genetics tells them to.
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Reply:It's a little unusual, but not unheard of. The order and timing of teeth varies so greatly from child to child it's crazy! My son is 16 months old and has 15 teeth already, and we know a little girl the same age with only two teeth! They'll all come in sooner or later (usually), so it's not really something to worry about. I put a few links below if you are interested in more about teething and tooth order.



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