Thank you for this information. It is just what I need. I suspect that I know where in the pedigree it is coming from. I have heard of other overshot mouths through this line. Myra
>From: Kathy Yonkers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel List ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Overshot mouths >Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 11:02:14 -0400 > >Myra... > >After reviewing the literature and searching the internet on this subject >of >overshot bites for you...I located the following online article. This >article (this research originated in Belgium and was presented in >Canada...so Dianne,,,this is not a crazy "yank" LOL) describes an >non-invasive behavioral modification approach to encourage good canine >tooth >eruption patterns (the mandibular canine tooth relationship) and proper jaw >positioning...it will not work for major jaw discrepancy (thus will not >alter genetic growth plates such as "parrot mouths"). This is an >interesting read...also there is an list of referenced articles that may be >assistance to you and your vet. You can view them via PUBMED abstracts. >The >other approaches are invasive... > >http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00047.htm > >Myra...Good luck with your pup and I hope this helps guide her mandibular >canines into a better working position, so they do not tramuatize her >palate...And she can have quality of life!!! This will not change her >profile or anyone factors (such as the posterior mandibular incisors >positioning) associated with being overshot. This method is only meant to >reduce the chances of ulceration, infection, and fistulation by guiding the >mandibular canines into a functional placement ...the end goal is to help >with function and quality of life!!! > >As other breeders have noted...Thank God this type of bite appears to be a >rare occurrence in CKCSs and as you know...should never be bred on...or >this >very recessive trait will turn up more often in this breed. We must >selectively breed as you know for good functional bites (we have enough >problems with undershot bites LOL)...not only to help create a future "show >specimen" but this is critical to preserving the breed's health. > >I do feel all puppies and adult dogs could benefit (especially if they are >not on a "BARF" diet) by chewing on soft, round shaped chewing toys which >resemble "in shape" the raw round long bones (femurs) found in nature >(probably a raw round bone would be superior to the man-made toy).....this >type of naturally occurring shape encourages normal functional chewing >patterns and could impact on maintaining their correct genetically >programmed eruption patterns and overall oral health...BUT it will not >impact on problematic genetics. > >Genetics (as seasoned breeders have reported) can be addressed by breeders >completing key steps: studying the strengths and weaknesses of the dam and >sire of the proposed breeding and their offspring produced in all >breedings, >a detailed study of the trial pedigree, and the final key step...true >devine >inspiration...remember we are not in this alone!!! And God has a sense of >humor when egos are involved...LOL This keeps us all humble!!! > >Just Food for Thought... > >Take care, >Kathy Yonkers >Stuarthome CKCS >USA > >========================================================= >"Magic Commands": >to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL >to start it up gain click here: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. >Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > >All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. Myra Savant Gardengate Cavaliers _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
