How old is this puppy?

tracyballard · 03-20-2008, 01:02 PM

The pound said they thought this puppy (scotty?/schnauzer?/???) mix was around 3 months, but she seems to have a lot of teeth for that young to my inexeprienced eye. Any tooth age experts here?

briteday · 03-20-2008, 05:19 PM

Generally adult molars appear around 6 months. Pups start to lose the front teeth around 4 months. But there is a wide range of normal and your vet would be able to give you a better idea from a complete exam.

tracyballard · 03-20-2008, 05:22 PM

so, are those adult molars I'm seeing in there?

briteday · 03-20-2008, 05:31 PM

I can't tell much from the picture. It looks like the dog's baby teeth are not falling out? Is there a double row of teeth? Sometimes the vet has to wiggle the baby teeth out to prevent any issues from developing. But at this age you should be seeing the vet regularly for shots so I'd bring it up then. And in the meanwhile be sure to give the pup plenty to chew on.

digits mama · 03-20-2008, 06:03 PM

Both of my Cairns have teeth like that! Vet says it is bred into them for thier ratting instincts...Kinda looks narly. Ill try to get a pic.

digits mama · 03-21-2008, 12:18 AM

OK..I have an extreamly crappy camera...I tried to get some pics tonight thinking they will be tired and let me havea look....Nope..but I got maybe something...Tried to hold mouths open and take pics...didnt work well.

Heres Iris she is 15 weeks old..She hasnt got hers in too well yet. But you can see she is loaded with them..

Heres Puddles, She is 10 months old..Looks like she lost a few teeth and dont look AS crowded, but its still crowded..Almost looked as if the back teeth are sideways. But now they are still like a shark, My fingers prove it trying to take these pics..Ill try to get better one tommmorrow

AmbientNight · 03-21-2008, 12:25 AM

To me it looks about 4 to 6 months.... you should ask a vet they would know better... don't know about big dogs my SP lost her canines around 5 months of age.