Teddy Bear Age Estimation: A Quick Guide

Section 1: Teddy Bear Dog's Dental Condition at Different Ages

1. Adult Teddy Bear Dog's Permanent Tooth Arrangement: Each jaw has 6 incisors, 2 canines, 8 premolars, and 6 molars, totaling 42 teeth.

2. Puppy Teddy Bear Dog's Deciduous Tooth Distribution: There are 6 canines, with 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom, and 6 premolars, with 6 on the top and 6 on the bottom, for a total of 28 teeth.

Adult Teddy Bear Dogs' teeth reflect their age through growth, wear, and sharpness. Therefore, we can assess the puppy's age by examining the number, strength, condition, and brightness of their teeth.

Section 2: Criteria for Evaluation

Teeth typically start to emerge around the 20th day.

By 30 to 40 days, the deciduous incisors are all in place.

At two months, all deciduous teeth are fully grown, appearing sharp and delicate with a white color.

Between two and four months, the first deciduous incisors begin to fall out.

From five to six months, the second, third deciduous incisors, and all deciduous canines start to be replaced.

After eight months, all teeth are replaced with permanent teeth.

At one year, all permanent teeth are in place, smooth, strong, and the upper incisors have a pointed tip.

At one and a half years, the first incisor on the lower jaw falls out.

At two and a half years, the second incisor's lower jaw peak disappears.

At three and a half years, the first incisor on the upper jaw falls out.

At four to five years, the second incisor on the upper jaw falls out.

At five years, the third incisor on the lower jaw has slight wear, and the first and second incisors on the lower jaw have rectangular tips.

At six years, the third incisor on the lower jaw and the canines become dull and rounded.

At seven years, the first incisor on the lower jaw may show wear, and in severe cases, the root may be worn, with a longitudinal elliptical wear surface.

At eight years, the wear on the first incisor on the lower jaw becomes more severe, and the teeth may tilt forward.

By ten years old, the second incisor on the lower jaw and the first incisor on the upper jaw are severely worn, with a longitudinal elliptical wear surface.

At sixteen years old, the incisors fall out, and the canines are missing.

On average, a Teddy Bear Dog that lives to be 12 to 15 years old rarely lives beyond 15, which is closely related to its living environment, diet, and other factors. Judging a Teddy Bear Dog's age based on its teeth is relatively accurate.

Tip: For more information on dogs' ages, click on "How to Eat for Dogs at Different Ages" to learn more.