Poodle Mouth, Bite and Dentition,An Illustrated Discussion of the Australian Poodle Breed Standard
Poodle Mouth, Bite and Dentition,An Illustrated Discussion of the Australian Poodle Breed Standard, the Poodle Teeth, Dentition and Bite

4th Edition 2023 by G J Ross.
Copyright © 2001-, G J Ross and J K McMahon
Poodle Mouth, Bite and Dentition,An Illustrated Discussion of the Australian Poodle Breed Standard

 

BREED STANDARD
MOUTH
Teeth white, strong, even, with scissor bite. 1
A full set of 42 teeth is desirable 2.


Discussion Notes:

1. There is only one correct bite, as illustrated in Figure A. The outer surfaces of the lower incisors touch the inner surfaces of the upper incisors, when the mouth is shut, giving the correct "scissor bite".

Figure ACorrect Poodle Mouth, Bite and Dentition

All other bites are incorrect as
illustrated in Figure B.
Figure B
Overshot—Undershot—Pincer (level)
Incorrect Poodle Mouth, Bite and Dentition

2. The correct placement of
the 42 teeth as illustrated in Figure C.
Figure C
Correct Poodle Mouth, Bite and Dentition
[Drawings (Figs A & B) used with permission Dr H Spira from "Canine Terminology"]
  

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