ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] You ARE correct re. wolf/canine!

[endurance] You ARE correct re. wolf/canine!

Lari Shea (larishea@mcn.org)
Mon, 22 Apr 1996 13:25:33 -0700

Karen,

We are in total agreement that the teeth closest to the molars, called the
pre-molars, are commonly called "wolf" teeth. Those are the ones your vet
pulled, if they popped out real easy, as (like Jim pointed out) they are not
seated in the jaw bone. The "canine" teeth, also called "tusks", are closer
to the incisors, and are not usually removed to solve bitting problems,
unless they grow to an inordinate size, become infected, or have some other
problem. The bit doesn't usually hit the canines, unless it is hung very
much too loose.

Seems kinda funny that the littler teeth are called "wolf" and the larger
ones "canine", isn't it? I can see how "canines" got their name, but wonder
why "wolf"?

Lari
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