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A Show Dog's Life
Showing, Genetics and Breeding: Teeth - The Bite
Examples of different types of bites in dogs.
The "bite" refers to the way the top teeth line up with the bottom teeth. Dogs with a poor bite may have a hard time chewing their food when eating. Some breeds do allow for an underbite, however the pictures shown are of a dog whose breed should have a scissors bite.
First let’s look at a good example of a scissors bite in a dog (above). Notice how the teeth line up nicely.
Below are pictures of a very poor bite for a breed that should have a scissors bite. This dog has what is called a "crooked wry" bite, which means it is abnormally twisted or bent to one side, in addition to an underbite. Dogs with poor bites may have a hard time eating and should not be bred.
Showing, Genetics and Breeding
Teeth: The Bite
Getting Down and Dirty
Getting Cleaned Up and Pretty
Grooming Tips and General Grooming Care
Playing, Cuddles and Favorite Spots 1
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