Oligodontia in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Oligodontia
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

Oligodontia is genetically inherited anomaly of the teeth; dogs have fewer teeth than expected. It can be symmetrical or asymmetrical, affecting puppy or permanent teeth. It is often seen in dog breeds with characteristic short muzzle. This condition usually causes no health difficulties, but in cases when a large number of teeth are missing, the dog’s ability to chew is impaired. It is important to differentiate oligodontia to teeth loss due to injuries or dental procedures; the vet will confirm the diagnosis with X-ray images of the jaw. Since oligodontia is considered a genetic imperfection, it is advisable not to breed affected dogs.

Breeds exposed to Oligodontia – Research Reference
Miniature Dachshund Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Airedale Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund Cross – (Badgley 2005)
Labradoodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dobermann Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Retriever Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alaskan Malamute Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Wire-haired Pointing Griffon Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Doberman Pinscher – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Doberman Pinscher Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Afghan Hound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Airedale Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alaskan Malamute – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dobermann – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Wire-haired Pointing Griffon – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labradoodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cavoodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Retriever – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – (Badgley 2005)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about Oligodontia or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.