Zahn- und Bissbewertung
Also known as: Gebissbescheinigung · Zahnstatus
Overview
What it is
This is not a disease, but rather a routine clinical dental and bite evaluation (often called a Gebissbescheinigung) performed by a veterinarian. The examination assesses the dog's jaw alignment and teeth to ensure there are no structural abnormalities or malocclusions, which are misaligned bites. It is a standard screening typically used to certify a dog's dental health for breeding purposes.
How it presents
As a routine screening rather than an illness, there are no symptoms to observe. The evaluation is typically conducted once the dog's permanent adult teeth have fully erupted, usually around 6 to 12 months of age.
Treatment
No treatment is necessary for this routine clinical examination. The cost to have a veterinarian perform the evaluation and issue the official certificate typically ranges from 30 to 100 EUR.
How it's tested
Affected breeds
24 of 35 breeds
Mandatory testAmerican AkitaMandated by Akita Club e.V.
Mandatory testBarbetMandated by Verein für französische Vorstehhunde – VBBFL e.V.
Mandatory testBlue Picardy SpanielMandated by Verein für französische Vorstehhunde e.V. (VBBFL)
Mandatory testBrandlbrackeMandated by Deutscher Brackenverein e.V.
Mandatory testBraque d'AuvergneMandated by Verein für französische Vorstehhunde – VBBFL e.V.
Mandatory testBraque de l'AriègeMandated by Verein für französische Vorstehhunde e.V.
Mandatory testBraque du BourbonnaisMandated by Verein für französische Vorstehhunde e.V. (VBBFL)
Mandatory testBraque Francais, Type GascogneMandated by Verein für französische Vorstehhunde e.V. (VBBFL)
Mandatory testBraque Saint-GermainMandated by Verein für französische Vorstehhunde e.V. (VBBFL)
Mandatory testCanadian ShepherdMandated by Rassezuchtverein für Weisse Schweizer Schäferhunde e.V. (RWS)
Mandatory testDalmatianMandated by Deutscher Dalmatiner-Club von 1920 e.V.
Mandatory testEnglish PointerMandated by Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V.
Mandatory testEnglish SetterMandated by Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V.
Mandatory testFrench SpanielMandated by Verein für französische Vorstehhunde – VBBFL e.V.
Mandatory testGerman ShepherdMandated by Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (SV) e.V.
Mandatory testGordon SetterMandated by Gordon-Setter-Club Deutschland e.V.
Mandatory testIrish Red and White SetterMandated by Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V.
Mandatory testKishuMandated by NAKC
Mandatory testLabrador RetrieverMandated by Labrador Club Deutschland e.V.
Mandatory testLeonbergerMandated by Deutscher Club für Leonberger Hunde e.V.
Mandatory testMalteseMandated by Malteser Club Deutschland 1983 e.V.
Mandatory testOld English SheepdogMandated by Deutscher Old English Sheepdog Club e.V.
Mandatory testOld German Shepherd DogMandated by Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (SV) e.V.
Mandatory testPicardy SpanielMandated by Verein für französische Vorstehhunde e.V. (VBBFL)
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Zahn- und Bissbewertung?
This is not a disease, but rather a routine clinical dental and bite evaluation (often called a Gebissbescheinigung) performed by a veterinarian. The examination assesses the dog's jaw alignment and teeth to ensure there are no structural abnormalities or malocclusions, which are misaligned bites. It is a standard screening typically used to certify a dog's dental health for breeding purposes.
How is Zahn- und Bissbewertung tested?
Various clinical and genetic tests are used depending on the breed and presentation.
Which breeds are most affected?
Most commonly affected: American Akita, Barbet, Blue Picardy Spaniel, Brandlbracke, Braque d'Auvergne, Braque de l'Ariège, Braque du Bourbonnais, Braque Francais, Type Gascogne.