Overbite in young puppy - Page 1

Me and my wife are buying a Siberian Husky pup at the end of september from a breeder who does clearances and both parents are champions. The pup with the best temperament is a handsome black and white male with what appears to be a significant overbite. We visited the pups and breeder when the pups were 4.5 wks old so we arent sure if its too soon to tell if his overbite will be permanant. My wife and I dont want him for breeding, just a good family pet, but we were curious if his significant overbite (about 1/6-1/5th of an inch) will correct itself in time.

also out of his brothers and sister, he was the only one with floppy ears even at so young an age. Are these likely to stand in time?

we realize no one here is a mind reader, we just wanted others experienced opinions on these things. thanks

At 4.5 weeks is still too young to tell. On large boned, large breed pups sometimes the lower jaw grows slower and will eventually catch up. Ears are the same way. I would wait until 4 months old to make an ear assessment. Even then there is plenty of time for them to come up.
Debby

Hello, overbites in German Shepherds tend to disappear or decrease until 1 / 1 1/2 years of age. The ears: maybe this pup ist the biggest one ... So avoid overfeeding and have him on a healthy complete diet (less commercial food). Good luck.

At that age, I don't think 1/6" is such a big overbite that it may not correct itself as the lower jaw matures. It may never be perfect, but it should decrease to a degree that it won't need any surgery and won't be an issue.

I would have the breeder write something into the contract/guarantee about it though, in case it becomes an issue later on.

thanks everyone as I said, my wife and I have no intention of ever breeding so its just an estetic thing. i heard there are sometimes issues with eating if the jaw is severly over or undershot so I was hoping more than anything that his jaw will possibly get better versus getting worse. he is such a calm little boy and and my wife loves how sweet and gentle he is so we really wanted to keep  our deposit on him and not any of his siblings as he is the most relaxed.

thanks again for the great responces it gives my wife and i hope for a great future with him