I noticed that my 8 mo. GSD hasn't gotten a molar. All of his other teeth have grown, but there is a empty spot on one side where the puppy tooth came out. There is no lump in the gums and it doesn't appear that there will ever be a tooth there.
Does anyone know if this is genetic? Does this mean that he shouldn't be bred? Will this disqualify him from any competitions?
According to the link, the SV breed survey states that a missing P4 is a disqualification.
It that correct?
Does this mean that he will not be able to get his Sch. titles?
Should I be talking to the breeder?
Do I get rid of a dog that has been part of the family for almost a year?
A dog missing teeth can still get titles in the sport of SchH, what he can not do it be breed surveyed (recommended for breeding)
I would DEFINATELY talk to the breeder, if for no other reason than to let them know the breeding produced this (if no one tells, no one knows) so they can avoid it or be on the look out for it again.
So far as getting rid of the dog, well that is a personal question. Personally I wouldn't, but I also didn't buy my male with the intentions of him being a future stud. If he turns out, great, if not... he is a GREAT dog. You need to evaluate what it is that you NEED. Buying puppies is ALWAYS risky. If this one is missing a tooth and you get a replacement who is to say the replacement won't have bad hips/elbows/etc.
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