ofa dental database - Poodle Forum - Standard Poodle, Toy Poodle, Miniature Poodle Forum ALL Poodle owners too!

outwest · 01-04-2012, 05:51 PM

http://www.offa.org/pdf/dentalapp_bw.pdf

OFA just announced a dental data base. Poodles can have issues with missing teeth. One more thing for breeders to report...or not report.

Countryboy · 01-04-2012, 07:10 PM

I'm thinkin' of forming the FDB . . . the Frank Database. All of u that have problems with other forum members must report these problems to me.

Oh . . . and by the way . . there will be a $15 fee for single reports. $30 for problems with multiple forum members.

The simple fact that somebody sets up a database does not necessitate my involvement in it...

outwest · 01-04-2012, 07:22 PM

It was the Rottweiler people who pushed for this. Their standard calls for a full set of teeth (the better to bite you with

). Judges actually count their teeth. I thought it might be of mild interest to people who are concerned about their poodle being able to carry a duck out of the water. UKC puts a higher demand on teeth than AKC, also. I don't see a problem with a poodle missing one or even two of those little premolars. So many of them are missing a couple of those.

Did you notice that if your dog was missing teeth and you chose to report it there was no charge at all.

I don't see many poodle people using this database.

Countryboy · 01-05-2012, 04:40 AM

Ya, OW . . . old friend. I sure don't mean to make a joke at yr expense. Not my intention at all.

I think I'll continue to support Karen Mills and the PHR . . that's a useful database. I wonder what new databases that people will come up with in the future, tho.

This one may be of use to some breeds but, to me, it smacks of the trivial.

CT Girl · 01-05-2012, 02:38 PM

Are missing teeth genetic? It seems there are so many factors that go into oral health and missing teeth. A dog could have an accident and knock some out or get fed a poor quality diet or have an owner who neglects brushing. I think most people don't brush their dog's teeth. I also think even a novice can tell fairly easily if a dog has a good bite. I would be interested in seeing everyone's take on this. On the face of it I don't see the value but there may be factors I am unaware of or not considering. I wish they would have a requirement for champion to retrieve a duck from water - I think something like that could point out flaws in conformation and temperment.