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Hi Debbie,

This is definitely an issue to discuss with your vet. Removing the adult canines isn't something you can reverse. My advice would be to enroll your Boxer in obedience class first and see if you can modify his behavior through training.

Thanks for your question, and best wishes for a happy outcome to your situation.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

we have a boxer which is a good dog in the house, but when we wal him, or go to the park or beach, he jumps on tope of other dogs very bold and agresssivly and we have to seperate the dogs, not pretty , I want to pull his lower front teeth, because he is agresssive with my calm roitweiler grand dog. ang sugesstions? debra torres

-- Contributed by: debbie

Hi Ester,

That will depend on whether this was a puppy tooth or an adult tooth. Your dog is at an age where many puppies are still shedding their first teeth. These teeth are typically tiny with almost no roots. If this is what your puppy lost, an adult tooth should replace it shortly.

Thanks for your question. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My 5 month old puppy's canine tooth came out. I was wondering if it would grow back? Can any one help me out with this? Thanks, it would really take the stress off.

-- Contributed by: Esther

Hi Mark and Edie,

It's unfortunate that such a young dog has lost an adult tooth so early in life. I'm sure he can do fine without it, but it's important to determine why he lost it. If it was through misadventure, there's no reason for further concern. However, if he lost the tooth due to gum disease, he's at risk for further tooth loss. If you're in any doubt, ask your vet to examine your dog's gums for signs of periodontal disease. An infection like this has the potential to cause serious health problems further down the road so you'd want to begin treatment as soon as possible if this turns out to be the case.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

our two year old husky mix has lost one of its canines totally is it something to worry about or will it do find?...ty

-- Contributed by: mark and Edie Meyer

My friend has a Heinz 57...she says part lab and part german shepherd. It is beige and looks just like a lab; however, it has upper canine teeth that are hooked. Could this be evidence of another breed involved?

Hi Kimberly,

I'm not aware of any dog breed that specifically has hooked canines. However, a Dog DNA Test may reveal exactly what your friend's dog is if it happens to share genetics with the 38 breeds the test is designed to detect. It might be fun to find out.

Thanks for your question. :)

-- Contributed by: Kimberly
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