Adult tooth eruption in dogs follows a specific timeline. Puppies are born without teeth, and their deciduous (baby) teeth begin to emerge around three weeks of age. Puppies usually have a total of 28 deciduous teeth around 6 weeks of age.

By the time they are about six months old, they typically have all their adult teeth. A specific timeline of adult tooth eruption in dogs is listed below:

1. Incisors:

These are the small teeth found in the front of the mouth. Incisors erupt between 3 to 5 months of age. Adult dogs typically have 12 incisor teeth (6 maxillary and 6 mandibular).

2. Canines:

These teeth are the long, pointed teeth behind the incisors. Canines erupt between 4 to 6 months of age. Adult dogs typically have 4 canine teeth (2 maxillary and 2 mandibular).

3. Premolars:

These teeth are the sharp-edged teeth located behind the canine teeth. Premolars erupt between 4 to 6 months of age. Adult dogs typically have 16 premolar teeth (8 maxillary and 8 mandibular).

4. Molars:

These teeth are located in the back of the mouth behind the premolars. Molars erupt between 5 to 7 months of age. Adult dogs typically have 10 molar teeth (4 maxillary and 6 mandibular).

When Do Dogs Get Their Adult Teeth?

By around 7 months of age, adult dogs should have shed their baby teeth and have all their adult teeth. Adult dogs should have 42 adult teeth.

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