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Question by Ashley
Submitted on 10/23/2003
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Is it normal for a shih-tzu puppy's teeth to be in two rows? My Brewer has two teeth behind the front row of teeth on the bottom of his jaw. His canines look fine and the top row of teeth is normal.

Answer by hi
Submitted on 12/20/2003
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this is very strange see your vet

Answer by Bar-Joe
Submitted on 12/26/2003
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My Daisy is now eight and still has two set of lower front teeth. I had just assumed it was normal.

Answer by Mom
Submitted on 3/29/2004
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Eat all of your dinner then ill answer the question

Answer by Shih Tzu owner
Submitted on 4/29/2004
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My Shih Tzu has two rows of teeth on the bottom. The veterinarian says that her mouth is too small for all her teeth, so some teeth go behind all the others. This is not the way the teeth should be.

Answer by Steph
Submitted on 6/3/2004
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My Shih Tzu has two rows of bottom teeth also. I thought this was very strange and wasn't sure if this was just my dog or did other Shih Tzus have it also.

Answer by KIM IN WEST PALM BEACH
Submitted on 6/10/2004
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MY CHLOE HAS TWO SETS OF TEETH ON THE BOTTOM. THE VET CALLS IT "SHARK'S TEETH". HE SAID YOU SHOULD HAVE THEM REMOVED BECAUSE FOOD WILL GET STUCK IN BETWEEN BUT IF YOU BRUSH THEM AND KEEP THE AREA IN BETWEEN CLEAN THERE SHOULDN'T BE ANY PROBLEMS DOWN THE ROAD.

Answer by Jessy
Submitted on 10/11/2004
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My Shih Tzu's teeth are in a double row on the bottom also. I have been looking for information to see if this is normal. She doesn't seem to be bothered by this and her teeth stay clean. However, she's only a year old and I'm a little concerned.

Answer by poop
Submitted on 2/13/2005
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go poop and then ask me

Answer by juicyroof
Submitted on 2/27/2005
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My Shih Tzu has two rows of upper and lower teeth. Is this normal? It seems not to be very rare..I assumed his mom was a Shih Tzu and his dad was a shark. =) Who knows? Maybe.

Answer by Sj
Submitted on 8/22/2005
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My Shiba Inu has his same problem and apparently if by nine months of age she still has it, I need to get her baby teeth pulled. It could be the same with Shih Tzus.

Answer by Lindsey
Submitted on 8/23/2005
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My Callie has the same problem. I just thought that it was her. She has what we call and under bit her bottom teeth stick out further than her top.

Answer by juicyroof
Submitted on 10/21/2005
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My Shih Tzu also has two rows of teeth. My vet said that he is, in fact, not part shark, but due to the flattness of Shih Tzu'sfaces, their teeth tend to crowd, making it look like they have two rows of teeth. If this is the case, your dog probably won't be a show dog, but he/she should be just fine.

Answer by em
Submitted on 10/28/2005
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Hello all! Well the reason why your shih tzu'shave two rows of teeth is b/c sometimes the baby teeth don't fall out (the root doesn't dissolve) then the adult teeth still push thro where they can. My veterinarian right away warned me about this and it could cost up to $100 a tooth to remove (the baby ones) which she HIGHLY recommended. My pup doesn't have her adult teeth yet -but i 'm definitely not in a big hurry!

Answer by dianne
Submitted on 11/10/2005
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It is common. Mine had two rows until she was a year and a half old. My vet had suggested we pull the extra teeth but they finally came out on their own so I am glad I didn't. Dianne

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Answer by Bree
Submitted on 3/24/2006
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My co-worker has the same problem with her papapoo. Teeth problems seem to be more prevalent in the small breeds. Their issues derive from a physically small mouth/jaw and inbreeding. You probably need to see your vet for advice. The smaller row of teeth are your dog's "baby" teeth which never fell out. They need to be pulled.

Answer by casey'sbaby
Submitted on 5/13/2006
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i have a eight week old with two back teeth only is this normal?

Answer by ahdai
Submitted on 5/13/2006
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I am baby sitting a 5 month old pup. Just noticed he has tiny teeth, two rows of them on the upper part! They look just like shark tooth. Is that normal too? or not? he is 5 months and I would imagine that all the teeth should be filled by now!

Answer by abs
Submitted on 8/31/2006
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My maltese puppy is 9 months and has double k-9 teeth on one side will the baby tooth eventually fall out?

Answer by bunyberries
Submitted on 6/20/2007
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thank you. I have a Yorkie with two sets on the bottom. We will be sure to brush her teeth with our evening routine from now on thanks again.