[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Overbite
- From: Mike & Sheila Metz <Lindenhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: lhavis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:42:17 -0500
If he was fine(scissors) prior to the major teething/growth/loose
period, I would probably wait it out, but it is a risk. And that risk
increases with the size of the gap.
regards,
M
On 3/21/2012 10:06 AM, Laura Havis wrote:
> In the 18-years I've been in GSD's, both showing and breeding a few litters,
> I've never had a dog with an overbite. I do now! I can stick my pinky in the
> gap.
>
> He's 5-months old with "lots" of bone. I think he's going to be large and if
> he continues "as is" I could finish him before he's a year old--very nice
> puppy. I've spoken with a few breeder who say his lower jaw should catch-up
> to his upper and not to worry. I'm guessing it won't ever be perfect, but
> I'm wondering if anyone has had experience showing a dog with this problem.
> The standard doesn't really address this, other than stating that the bite
> should be scissor. Would this be considered a fault, or would most judges
> deem it a serious fault.
>
> What are "your" thoughts/experiences??
>
> Laura
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