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How long have you had this pup, since 8 weeks or did you just recieve it?

You paid a whole lot of $$$....that's for sure.

I guess I'd be concerned too.

Keep working with the breeder, once the pups adult teeth are in, if there's no improvement then ask for a different puppy. Keep in mind that you will have to pay for shipping on both puppies......If the breeder is truly "reputable, he/she will make this right".

 

That pup has an overbite. Sorry, but no, that is not a "show quality" pup.

It is common for pups to have a *slight* overbite during different times as they grow. this is normal because the upper and lower jaws grow at different rates. The lower jaw will often and should catch up with the upper as the pup matures *IF* the bite was a correct scissors bite at 6 weeks old. In my experience, that is one of the best times to gauge the bite in puppies, it is nearly exactly what it will be in adulthood. You don't say how old the pup is but IMO his overbite is too much to grow out of. 1/2 inch is pretty signifigant.

If you can not work something out with his breeder and you keep him, watch his teeth carefully as his adult teeth come in. He may have problems with the canines pushing one another out of position and from the looks of the pic that may very well happen. If his teeth interfere too badly you may need to have some pulled or filed. Your vet will determine if that needs to happen. If they deflect inwards they can cause problems and punch through his palate or tongue. All of his teeth will be affected and he may require some cleaning of his molars to keep them in good shape since they won't meet properly either.

Good luck with him

The breeder is right,

you have to wait for the puppy teeth to fall out and the adult teeth to come in, and the "abnormal" gums are only swollen from the adult teeth trying to come through the gums.

That's my take on it.

My 8 month old had baby teeth that lined up just like that, now they look fine, sorry I don't have a before picture just an after shot, don't worry, be patient, I think they will be fine, I was very worried too, they looked just like your pups teeth, like an overshot bite, but as he grew it corrected itself.

My pups before picture is your picture........

Such a big change in just a few months.....

to mirasmom:  I am not talking with the teeth.  His teeth aren't "off", his Jaw is, and way overshot.

I think what she's trying to explain is that you can't tell at this age whether or not the lower jaw is just lagging behind and will catch up...it's entirely possible.

This will not get better.  This puppy has an overbite!

To the OP of the post, and to others saying it will get better.....How many children with over bites like that get better? Don't they typically have to have rubber bands on their braces over a long period of time to help get it to normal?  

Have to agree, overbite.
As for your pup, cute pup...
2750.00  ridiculous for a Showline pup reputable or not!!!!

How old is the puppy?  It may or may not remedy iteself.  Puppies are always a risk.  I do not like to see a bite like this with an 8 week old...but have seen a pup who looked good at 8 and then shifted and then it came back together.  I hope it turns out well for you and the puppy. 

he is 4 months old now.