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Expert: Lindsey - 1/28/2009


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We just bought a rescue boxer dog that is 3 years old and he has a very crooked jaw.What would be the cause of this?Does crooked jaw run in boxer dogs?

Answer
No, crooked jaw does not run in any dog breed.  A trait of the boxer breed is a large underbite, but not a crooked jaw.

It is very possible that your boxer could have a crooked jaw because he was abused in his past or possibly encountered some trauma such as being hit by a car that caused a fracture that probably did not heal correctly.  

X-Rays would verify the situation, did you ask why the dogs jaw was crooked when you got him?

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Lindsey

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I can answer any questions involving: behavior, training, health related. Almost anything, and if i can't help you i will direct you to where you can get the help you need. Every question normally answered within 6-24 hours. Sometimes even less.

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I have owned boxers for over 15 years. I am a volunteer for NJ Boxer Rescue. I have also worked as a vet tech in multiple vet's offices for 2 years.

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Purdue University Vet Tech

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