Dog's teeth tell age?

I just purchased a male min pin from a breeder. She told me he is one year old. I took him to the vet and she said that his plaque build-up was closer to a seven-year old dog. A few other things didn%26#039;t match up to the one year old age. Does anybody have any experience about a vet being wrong? Any input about dog%26#039;s ages being predicted with their teeth. We don%26#039;t want to jump on the breeder without good cause but we paid good money for the dog and wouldn%26#039;t have paid that amount for a seven-year old.

Dog%26#039;s teeth tell age?
what about a bone test.... many dog ages can be told by there bones in x-rays...





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Reply:yes, the vet is correct without proper care a dogs teeth will build up plaque and the more the older the dog is. i would contact the breeder immideatly and maybe even cal the police for lying and false advertising!!!
Reply:Get another opinion from a different vet, but one year old dogs do not generally have tartar build-up. There are some changes in the eyes that a good vet should be able to use as a guide as well.





Don%26#039;t let this breeder off the hook if she ripped you off, but don%26#039;t hold it against the dog.





Good luck.
Reply:Your not going to like this but its true. You can tell a dogs age by their teeth. That%26#039;s how many times shelters are able 2 predict how old the dog or cat%26#039;s ages are. But sometimes vets DO make mistakes. So if your not positive take a second opinion. Go 2 another vet and get your puppy/dog checked out. But most likely its kinda hard 2 make a mistake between 1-year-old puppy and a 7-year-old dog
Reply:im sorry, but i would believe the vet. if i were you, id take him to another vet for a second evaluation. get documentation from BOTH vets, then call the breeder. I would ask the vets how you would go reporting this breeder as selling something that isnt what you paid for.. (like, i dont know if you call the better business bureau, or akc--but check out who you report breeders to)


return the dog, and get a refund or tell them you want a dog that is ONE year old. my bets are that dog was used as a breeding dog for them, and now they are done using her and want to get rid of her. . dont let them screw you over. tell them you will take them to small claims court because they were fraudulant sellers and KNOW its a 7 year old dog..





it would be hard to confuse an older dog with a puppy.. they are ripping you off.
Reply:When you adopt a dog, sometimes even your veterinarian can%26#039;t really conclusively tell you how old the dog actually is. With puppies, you can get a good idea of their age by looking at their teeth. Puppy baby teeth are replaced with adult teeth by 6 months old. After that, vets usually look at the amount of tartar and tooth wear to estimate a dog%26#039;s age. Unfortunately, tartar can depend on food and even the environment the dog was exposed to as a youngster. Like people, some dogs just have really bad teeth, so determining their age can be a challenge.





The old adage about each year of a dog%26#039;s age being equal to seven human years isn%26#039;t really true. For example, a one-year-old dog is roughly like a 12-year-old kid. A two-year-old dog corresponds to a 22-year-old human. Anyone who has ever owned a dog would have to agree that canine adolescence can range anywhere from about 7 or 8 months to 2 or 3 years old. Dogs reach middle age around 6, which is equivalent to a 45-year-old human. At 10, she%26#039;s like a 65 year old; at 13 an 80 year old; and at 15 like a 90 year old.





A few obvious signs indicate that your dog is a senior citizen. Depending on the breed of dog, you may notice that her muzzle starts to go gray. Of course if you have a white dog, you won%26#039;t see that clue. And some dogs actually go prematurely gray, just like humans do.





Many older dogs also get a type of cloudiness in their eyes. This condition is a hardening of the lens protein and is not the same thing as cataracts. Although it may look somewhat like cataracts, the dog can still see. However, if you notice that your dog%26#039;s eyes look cloudy, you should check with your veterinarian.





In general, it%26#039;s a good idea to keep a close eye on your canine friend as she ages. Some illnesses become more likely as dogs age. Often many of these diseases can be treated, which can improve your dog%26#039;s quality of life in her senior years.





Some dogs do live a lot longer than others. No one knows how long a particular dog will live, but certain genetic predisposition to disease may shorten a dog%26#039;s life span. For example, many Cavalier King Charles spaniels have a genetic problem with mitral valve disease, so they often don%26#039;t live as long as other medium sized dogs.





In general, the life span of a dog goes up as the size goes down. Giant breeds like Great Danes age faster than Chihuahuas. Because giant breeds live 7-10 years, they actually are considered %26quot;geriatric%26quot; starting as early as 4 years old. Conversely, small breeds can live up to 18 years.





If you have a mutt, you can guess her lifespan by considering the approximate breed makeup and size. But no matter how long your %26quot;best friend%26quot; lives, it probably won%26#039;t be long enough.
Reply:Call the breeder on it. A 1 yr old puppy should still have relatively tartar free teeth, nice and white! Ask for a refund of part of your money, but still love the dog!
Reply:an average dog lives 15 years
Reply:Believe the breeder before believing the vet? Why? Your vet is experienced in examining dogs day in and day out. His age estimate is the closest you could ever get anywhere for a dog without papers.


Your breeder, on the other hand, is a crook. If they are breeding purebred pins, why dont they have papers for this dog proving age???? I would not only %26quot;jump%26quot; on them, I would return the dog and run. You have obviously come across one of the worst kinds of breeders. I wouldnt be surprised if they sold you their old stud dog.





Edit: Vet2-seeing the average life span of a minpin is 15-16 years, the examples you have given to tell age are not going to work with this animal. 7 isnt even middle age yet.



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