Broken Tooth

Submitted by bulldogger721 on December 30, 2011 - 9:19pm

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We are new to showing our bulldogs and my puppy recently broke off one of her canine tooth. Does anyone know if this will hinder her show career?

Permanent Tooth

Submitted by Deb and MacKenz... on December 30, 2011 - 9:51pm.

Is this a permanent K9 tooth? Top or Bottom?

Re: Broken canine

Submitted by RobinandLeo on December 30, 2011 - 10:32pm.

Several of my show dogs have done OK and finished their Ch. with tips of their canine teeth broken off. I think how it may affect a dog's chances is relative to how much of the tooth remains. Judges seem to be more forgiving of older dogs (Veterans) with broken teeth.

It is the bottom

Submitted by bulldogger721 on December 31, 2011 - 12:06am.

It is the bottom fang...completely gone. What do you think?

Permanent k9 fang

Submitted by bulldogger721 on December 31, 2011 - 12:08am.

Permanent k9 fang

Is the tooth repairable ? - health reasons

Submitted by RARett on December 31, 2011 - 10:31am.

My personal concern would be is the dog in any pain?, or will the broken tooth cause any future health problems?

I know how painful a broken tooth was, until it was pulled for myself.

As far as a 'show dog' I have no experience, so I can't answer that part of the question.

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Completely Gone

Submitted by Deb and MacKenz... on December 31, 2011 - 3:32pm.

Well my first concern woud be her health/pain with a tooth completely broken off. I'm assuming you have had her to a vet or specialist. How the heck did she break it? A tooth ground down some is not a concern but completely gone is a problem for the ring IMO, especially with it being a bottom K9. Top teeth are not much concern and are rarely even looked at. Very likely all-breed judges would completely dump her for a missing tooth if they open the mouth...and all should be looking at the jaw and teeth. If she is outstanding quality then maybe you would get some forgiveness from breeder judges since teeth are only 2 points in the standard. But with that said depending on the area that you live in, I think it is unlikely she would pick up majors to finish a championship without all her teeth. You certainly can show her, it is not a DQ, and see what happens.

How old is she?