I have a mixed breed large dog.?

Question

I took in a pregnant mom and her mate, he was 100% malamute and she was malamute siberian and arctic wolf...We got rid of all the pups but no one wants the last one because he has an underbite...Is that normal in large breeds or does it mean somethings wrong with him? It dosnt effect his daily life.....He eats and drinks

Answer 1

Malocclusion in which the lower teeth protrude beyond the upper teeth.

Underbite is not AKC standard, although, if they are mixed, why wouldn't they just take it is beyond me.

Answer 2

Undershot bites can occur in any breed.  It is a fault that should not be bred for, but unless it is bad enough to interfere with his ability to eat and chew, it should not affect his value as a fine pet.  By the way, ranched foxes often have undershot bites.  Since there is no breeding selection against the trait, it occurs fairly often.  And about 12% of wild wolves have a level bite,  where the top and bottom incisors meet rather than scissors past each other.

Answer 3

I haven't a clue why someone looking for a nice mixed breed dog wouldn't want him.  I talked to a puppyowner of mine last week-- his dog is now 9 years old and I sold him as a pet due to a severe underbite--- lovely dog, nearly grew into it but as a young dog he had a mouth like a shark.  The owner- who has had Samoyeds for almost 30 years says he's the best Sam he's ever owned.

Answer 4

it will have no affect if he is a pet...just means he will have a pushed up nose. In some breeds this is a preferred bite as it give a certain dog a certain appearance. I think (not certain as they are not my breed of choice) that boxers are usually an undershot but not more then a 1/4 inch.

Answer 5

If it's not affecting him, then he should be fine. It's just a birth defect, but he's not bothered, so don't worry too much. Problems MAY arise later though, just ask your vet about it.

Answer 6

Its no big deal and shouldn't ever cause any problem. Just like many humans are born with under or over bites. Everyone is different including canines. It's just something that is unique to him. If he wasn't eating well it could prove to be a problem but he is so no worries, he just looks a little different.

Answer 7

how much are you charging for the pups?

that's probably the problem..