Rottie puppy with overbite - would it be okay?

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We lost our big Rottie to cancer just over a week ago and are dog hunting. There is a puppy being offered by a breeder but he has an overbite. Is this a big problem in dogs? Otherwise healthy.

OMG, I want a fluppy, but I just don't know how much of a problem this is. All input appreciated.
 
As above unless it is very obvious, it should be fine in a pet dog.

As far as cancer in Rotts is concerned, the vet who diagnosed the 8 yr old with bladder cancer suggested that should we get another (unlikely for several reasons), from 5 yrs old that we have the spleen scanned, as that is where most of their cancers start (although not the current one).
Enjoy your new puppy!
 
not a rottie but my last BC had an overbite and it made absolutely no difference.

Fluppies? have we missed out on "fur babies"
 
As long as it doesn't affect them eating it'll be fine.

Don't quote me but I think the lower jaw is slower to mature so it might catch up. Different breeds but I know pups who've had slight overbites and then levelled up as they've matured.

An underbite is more of an issue from an eating POV.

Pictures of your fluppy is a must!
 
Okay then, the sticking point to getting him is resolved! I shall contact the breeder forthwith :-)

That's a good tip re the spleen. I shall remember it. Although...is it treatable if found early?

OMG what am I doing...?! Need to stock up on kitchen roll & disinfectant...
 
My Shih Tzu cross has an under bite and copes really well, my other boy has an over bite and is missing a few teeth due to being abused as a tiny pup and has no problems now
 
catembi said:
Okay then, the sticking point to getting him is resolved! I shall contact the breeder forthwith :)

That's a good tip re the spleen. I shall remember it. Although...is it treatable if found early?

OMG what am I doing...?! Need to stock up on kitchen roll & disinfectant...
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I did have a discussion with one vet about profilactic splenectomy, but the risks of infection getting out of control, unless the splenectomy is to actually treat a problem, is too big a risk. If the spleen has a tumour, prior to secondaries, then yes it can be treated.
 
catembi said:
Okay then, the sticking point to getting him is resolved! I shall contact the breeder forthwith :)

That's a good tip re the spleen. I shall remember it. Although...is it treatable if found early?

OMG what am I doing...?! Need to stock up on kitchen roll & disinfectant...
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Apparently, they can live without a spleen but of course it does make them more prone to infection which they can't fight off, so need anti-biotics, often prophylactically
 
Pearlsasinger said:
Apparently, they can live without a spleen but of course it does make them more prone to infection which they can't fight off, so need anti-biotics, often prophylactically
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My last collie did 2yrs without a spleen (another tumour got him in the end) and he never had a sick day from coming home after the op. Biggest difference was his stamina was gone as he did have the red blood cell reserve but other than having to take life more slowly he was fine.
 
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