I'm looking into getting a puppy, the breeder says the puppy is "pet quality" due to not having a perfect "bite". I'm pretty savvy with dogs, but I'm not sure exactly what this means.
2007-06-21 15:33:24 · 9 answers · asked by TheCount 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
This is refering to the alignment of the upper and lower jaw. Underbite or overbite can cause severe dental problems among other related issues such as gastrointestinal issues, sepsis or soft palate perforations.
2007-06-21 15:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a breeder myself, but I believe this has to do with the way the dogs jaw is set. If it is not "set" properly, to the breed standard, then the dog would not fair well in the conformation ring. Tho the issue, for pet quality, is not relevant, only when breeding the dog is considered. The dog will still be a fine pet, just not an appropriate example for showing due to minor flaws which in no way affect the pet quality of a well bred pup.
2007-06-21 15:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's how the dog's teeth come together in its mouth...like the dentist looking into your mouth and saying you have an overbite and need braces. Same sort of deal. I have a Bichon Frise that is pet quality, not show quality. One reason is that on the bottom jaw, one canine is set in her mouth correctly. The other one is too far into the mouth because the baby canine didn't fall out first. This has thrown her bite off.
2007-06-21 15:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by sonofstar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The breeder is referring to the teeth not being properly lined up. If the dog is pure breed then a show dog would need a "perfect" bite.
2007-06-21 15:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by jane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the breed what the standards are but overbite, under bite that type of thing. The dogs bite won't hurt him in any way except to make him pet quality. The best quality in my book.
2007-06-21 15:37:34 · answer #5 · answered by New England Babe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are just talking about an under-bite or over-bite, or how far the top or bottom of the mouth stick out.
Shih-Tzus have an under-bite, which means their bottom jawbone sticks out a little farther, and why you see their bottom row of teeth instead of the top most of the time. It can look quite silly!
2007-06-21 15:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by Kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that its teeth are not lined up as well as they would be with a showdog. It means absolutely nothing, just that they are a little crooked. Most people probably wouldn't even notice.
2007-06-21 15:37:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may have an overbite, and it does not effect her in any way. Lots of muts have it. As long as you love the dog, no matter how ugly, it will always be faithfull
2007-06-21 15:39:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can also be referred to as being "Undershot" or "Overshot"
2007-06-21 18:57:15 · answer #9 · answered by Collie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋