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brilis717 · 07-07-2006, 06:19 AM

Hello to all,

Just wondering if anyone has a Yorkie with an overbite??? My 4 month old pup has an overbite, vet says its just cosmetic. Just wondering what everyone thinks.

Thanks again.

Lisa

Oscar's Mummy · 07-07-2006, 06:21 AM

Oscar has an underbite - and yep, it's purely cosmetic and not a problem unless you're planning to show your puppy. Doesn't cause them any problems whatsoever. I can't even tell Oscar is undershot unless I pry open his mouth (which rarely happens!).

txshopper73 · 07-07-2006, 06:24 AM

Depends on the severity of the overbite. With some dogs, it can be so severe that they have a hard time eating.

Overbites and undershots bites are hereditary. Not important if you have a pet but these traits should not be bred.

monkeyandpenut · 07-07-2006, 06:27 AM

When i took my puppies to get checked for the 1st time, my vet looked at their teeth, and told me that an over or under bite is a sign of a congenital defect. Which i thought it was awkard because i have had a Shih-tzu with an over bite in the past...

Jaspermom · 07-07-2006, 08:30 AM

I would say it's about an eighth of an inch gap, but never causes her any trouble. Her tongue hangs out of her mouth alot, but I think it just makes her cuter!!

brilis717 · 07-07-2006, 11:11 AM

Thanks. I never noticed it until his first vet visit. Vet says, wow, take a look at his overbite. Now of course I notice it all the time. It's about a quarter inch, maybe less. Hope I don't end up with any problems.

Lisa

Jaspermom · 07-07-2006, 01:25 PM

You just made me look at Wosie's and it's gotten a LOT worse! I think her's is about a half inch!! OK, no it's not but geez, it's big!

I looked to see if her other teeth are giving her any trouble, and she is great about eating and chew toys, so I don't think it's hurting her. It's like her top jaw is longer than her bottom jaw, that's all.

As long as she doesn't care, I don't either! Gosh, NO WONDER her tongue is out!!

txshopper73 · 07-07-2006, 01:56 PM

Glad, she's precious, either way! In the picture, you can't tell she even has one. I know of someone who's bitch's bite is around 3/4 inch difference (overbite)...and she breeds her.

Rae Rae · 07-07-2006, 04:54 PM

Aw she's still cute, and if it's not hurting her then I wouldn't worry about it. My boxer has an underbite and its the cutest thing lol

Pastor_Rich · 08-17-2011, 06:59 PM

Have my sisters 3yr old male who has quite a pronounced overbite. one dog trainer told me that his overbite is so pronounced that he cant actually bite. I know he has problems with hard foods, but didn't know about the biting. The trainer suggested that this issue contributes to his seemingly aggressive behavior of barking/growling at strangers...somewhat of a defense mechanism because of inability to properly bite. Any comments on this diagnosis. Any suggestions for how to curb this aggressive barking?

gracielove · 08-18-2011, 08:46 AM

An over bite is common in certain breeds like Boxers and Shih Tzu. The bite can be so defective sometimes that the teeth do not mesh when the dog is trying to eat kibble. It can cause some problems with their ability to eat. I saw a Boxer once that has a huge overbite and she made an awful mess trying to eat. Smaller dogs with bad problems tend to have trouble eating kibble. A small overbite should not be a problem and of course it would be considered a defect as far as showing or breeding goes.

07-07-2006, 06:19 AM	#1
brilis717 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 18	Overbite. Hello to all, Just wondering if anyone has a Yorkie with an overbite??? My 4 month old pup has an overbite, vet says its just cosmetic. Just wondering what everyone thinks. Thanks again. Lisa

07-07-2006, 06:21 AM	#2
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	Oscar has an underbite - and yep, it's purely cosmetic and not a problem unless you're planning to show your puppy. Doesn't cause them any problems whatsoever. I can't even tell Oscar is undershot unless I pry open his mouth (which rarely happens!). __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

07-07-2006, 06:24 AM	#3
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Depends on the severity of the overbite. With some dogs, it can be so severe that they have a hard time eating. Overbites and undershots bites are hereditary. Not important if you have a pet but these traits should not be bred. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

07-07-2006, 06:27 AM	#4
monkeyandpenut Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 169	When i took my puppies to get checked for the 1st time, my vet looked at their teeth, and told me that an over or under bite is a sign of a congenital defect. Which i thought it was awkard because i have had a Shih-tzu with an over bite in the past... __________________ MAYRA

07-07-2006, 01:25 PM	#7
Jaspermom Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,721	Whoa!!!! You just made me look at Wosie's and it's gotten a LOT worse! I think her's is about a half inch!! OK, no it's not but geez, it's big! I looked to see if her other teeth are giving her any trouble, and she is great about eating and chew toys, so I don't think it's hurting her. It's like her top jaw is longer than her bottom jaw, that's all. As long as she doesn't care, I don't either! Gosh, NO WONDER her tongue is out!! __________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies.

07-07-2006, 11:11 AM	#6
brilis717 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 18	Thanks. I never noticed it until his first vet visit. Vet says, wow, take a look at his overbite. Now of course I notice it all the time. It's about a quarter inch, maybe less. Hope I don't end up with any problems. Lisa

07-07-2006, 01:56 PM	#8
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Glad, she's precious, either way! In the picture, you can't tell she even has one. I know of someone who's bitch's bite is around 3/4 inch difference (overbite)...and she breeds her. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

07-07-2006, 04:54 PM	#9
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	Aw she's still cute, and if it's not hurting her then I wouldn't worry about it. My boxer has an underbite and its the cutest thing lol

08-17-2011, 06:59 PM	#10
Pastor_Rich YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kapolei, HI, USA Posts: 1	Have my sisters 3yr old male who has quite a pronounced overbite. one dog trainer told me that his overbite is so pronounced that he cant actually bite. I know he has problems with hard foods, but didn't know about the biting. The trainer suggested that this issue contributes to his seemingly aggressive behavior of barking/growling at strangers...somewhat of a defense mechanism because of inability to properly bite. Any comments on this diagnosis. Any suggestions for how to curb this aggressive barking?

08-18-2011, 08:46 AM	#11
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	An over bite is common in certain breeds like Boxers and Shih Tzu. The bite can be so defective sometimes that the teeth do not mesh when the dog is trying to eat kibble. It can cause some problems with their ability to eat. I saw a Boxer once that has a huge overbite and she made an awful mess trying to eat. Smaller dogs with bad problems tend to have trouble eating kibble. A small overbite should not be a problem and of course it would be considered a defect as far as showing or breeding goes.