samoyedman Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Like all puppies my 18 week old Samoyed chews on things here and there but as yet I don't know if he's teething? He still seems to have his puppy teeth. I give him a pigs ear every few days and small (but safe) meaty bone with his breakfast every second day along with various toys. He has plenty to chew on. Is it possible he's teething and with all the regular chews he has his teething pain is being soothed and Im not noticing it? He's 18/19 weeks old now...shouldn't he be teething? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 The back teeth usually come through first so you probably haven't noticed, usually all the adult teeth are through by six months of age. The majority of dogs (large dogs anyway, I have no experience with small ones) go through teething with little or no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachiie Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 (edited) Axles teeth came through at around 5 months. I didn't notice the back ones, but the front ones were a bit more obvious. One of them was loose while he was chewing on things. And then one morning I woke up to Gummy.. (see where his two front teeth should be?) But he was only like that for a day. They came down really quickly. Edited December 14, 2006 by rachiie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 But he was only like that for a day. They came down really quickly. Gees Louise, are you telling me he grew front adult dog teeth in A DAY? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachiie Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 The next day his two front teeth had come down far enough so that it looked normal again. I don't think they were completely down, but there was certainly a good portion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akitaowner Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 yep they grow really quick - i havent really noticed my girls - shes 5.5mo and a bit of a chewer anyway :D ive been checking hers fairly regularly and a good look when she yawns in front of me! yep back teeth came thru then the front she was desexed a couple of days ago and i asked them to check everything was ok with them (she wriggles when i look ) yep all good she was never off her food or particularly sore in her mouth so if i hadnt been looking i would prob not notice... i think her adult teeth felt sharper??! - maybe she needed a bit of time to get used to them and mouthing gently! all good now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 (edited) yep they grow really quick - i havent really noticed my girls - shes 5.5mo and a bit of a chewer anyway :Dive been checking hers fairly regularly and a good look when she yawns in front of me! yep back teeth came thru then the front she was desexed a couple of days ago and i asked them to check everything was ok with them (she wriggles when i look ) yep all good she was never off her food or particularly sore in her mouth so if i hadnt been looking i would prob not notice... i think her adult teeth felt sharper??! - maybe she needed a bit of time to get used to them and mouthing gently! all good now! At puppy shcool they told us teething lasts for about 6 months? It seems in larger dogs like ours the process isn't as drawn out? i think her adult teeth felt sharper??! I thought puppy teeth were meant to be sharper than adult teeth? Edited December 15, 2006 by samoyedman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Teething generally takes place between 16 and 24 weeks, I know of no breed that teethes for 6 months, but I could be wrong. Although the dogs go through it easily it's quite an anxious time if you're intending to show the puppy, I know that some breeds tend to retain their baby canines, but I think it's more common in smaller breeds. Are you showing your pup samoyedman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akitaowner Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 i think it was more that maybe her adult teeth were physically bigger/longer therefore when using the same amount of pressure (gently with her baby teeth) she was mouthing too hard and hurting me if that makes sense - i dont think there is much difference between 'sharpness' just size and pressure area! (my boy had his canines filed at about 8 months due to damage from an attack, so his are rounded anyway :D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Teething generally takes place between 16 and 24 weeks, I know of no breed that teethes for 6 months, but I could be wrong. Although the dogs go through it easily it's quite an anxious time if you're intending to show the puppy, I know that some breeds tend to retain their baby canines, but I think it's more common in smaller breeds. Are you showing your pup samoyedman? Im taking him to a show on Saturday just to look around. Many samoyed owners tell me he has the look and temperament to be a good show dog but to be honest I mainly got him as a pet and the idea of coping with an entire male isn't something I particularly like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Im taking him to a show on Saturday just to look around. Many samoyed owners tell me he has the look and temperament to be a good show dog but to be honest I mainly got him as a pet and the idea of coping with an entire male isn't something I particularly like. It's no big deal samoyedman, I have three entire males here and they're no problem at all, if they're well trained and socialised I don't think you'd really know the difference although I will admit that I've never actually owned a desexed male so maybe I shouldn't be commenting. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Im taking him to a show on Saturday just to look around. Many samoyed owners tell me he has the look and temperament to be a good show dog but to be honest I mainly got him as a pet and the idea of coping with an entire male isn't something I particularly like. It's no big deal samoyedman, I have three entire males here and they're no problem at all, if they're well trained and socialised I don't think you'd really know the difference although I will admit that I've never actually owned a desexed male so maybe I shouldn't be commenting. :D well he's an only dog which might make a difference compared to your situation. They told me in puppy kindergarten they can detect a bitch on heat up to 5kms away. If I left him entire its a bit cruel IMO and theres lots of evidence to support desexed males having less risk of health problems later in life such as testicular cancer etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 well he's an only dog which might make a difference compared to your situation. They told me in puppy kindergarten they can detect a bitch on heat up to 5kms away. If I left him entire its a bit cruel IMO and theres lots of evidence to support desexed males having less risk of health problems later in life such as testicular cancer etc. Well frankly I think that's a fallacy, dogs usually detect that a bitch is in season by the scent of their urine which is why in season bitches mark much more than they usually do. I have an entire bitch next door to me and my older dog who has been used at stud doesn't even notice, if she comes near the fence and he happens to be near enough to catch a whiff he whinges a bit, but once she moves away he forgets all about it. However this thread isn't about desexing and I agree, if you're not going to show him desexing is probably your best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 well he's an only dog which might make a difference compared to your situation. They told me in puppy kindergarten they can detect a bitch on heat up to 5kms away. If I left him entire its a bit cruel IMO and theres lots of evidence to support desexed males having less risk of health problems later in life such as testicular cancer etc. Well frankly I think that's a fallacy, dogs usually detect that a bitch is in season by the scent of their urine which is why in season bitches mark much more than they usually do. I have an entire bitch next door to me and my older dog who has been used at stud doesn't even notice, if she comes near the fence and he happens to be near enough to catch a whiff he whinges a bit, but once she moves away he forgets all about it. However this thread isn't about desexing and I agree, if you're not going to show him desexing is probably your best option. The funny thing is my ego wants to show him because I think hes a really nice looking samoyed. And Im not averse to the idea of breeding a littler through him then getting him desexed because he has a good pedigree and Id like toi put something back into the samoyed lines. I'm still pondering these things though I suspect I'll lean towards desexing soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Well go to a show and see what you think and then maybe discuss the whole thing with his breeder. One thing about showing, you'll meet a whole lot of single women. It's not the same for females unfortunately, usually the good looking unattached males are gay. Lots of openings (maybe I should rephrase that) for a single, handsome, hetero male :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Well go to a show and see what you think and then maybe discuss the whole thing with his breeder. One thing about showing, you'll meet a whole lot of single women. It's not the same for females unfortunately, usually the good looking unattached males are gay. Lots of openings (maybe I should rephrase that) for a single, handsome, hetero male :D Of course, the more I think about it, its not like I HAVE to desex him, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachiie Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akitaowner Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 i would visit a few shows and speak to YOUR breeder she will be able to tell you what his faults may be (they all have them!) i had never shown before i got my boy - i titled him but i basically got bored of showing not really my thing - thought about it with our girl but we ended up choosing for temp not structure (we couldnt live with the whinging the pick bithc was giving us!!) i still thought i might put her in the ring but realistically couldnt be bothered! so we got her desexed this week and thats the end of that! my boy is still entire and i have no probs with him - hes not been 'used' yet and marks more than desexed i think but nothing more... something else we considered was council registration (should be done before 6 months old!)- cost goes up by $100 if undexed so does boarding kennel fees etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Many samoyed owners tell me he has the look and temperament to be a good show dog Are these people show people? People that know how the show dog shuld look like? As a start - is your dog on main register? Does your breeder think he is a very good example of the breed? Do you realise that if you are to have a stud dog you will most likely have to show him enough to become a Champion? Do you know what it takes for you and the dog to do that? Is a the show scene something that appeals to you? By no means Im trying to put you off showing, I show myself and I have an entire stud male. Im not sure if I will again have an entire stud tho, at times it isnt easy. Re teething - my 8 month old dobie girl has had her adult teeth for at least two months now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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