What is the difference between wolf teeth and canines?
A. Wolf teeth are the horse’s “first premolar,” however they are not big rectangular teeth like the other premolars, but little fang like teeth. They are located just before the first cheek tooth, and can cause severe pain for the horse when riding with a bit. A horse can have both uppers and lowers, but the most commonly seen are uppers. These teeth are best removed before the horse is two, as the root is less developed, but they can be removed at any age. Canines are the male’s fighting teeth. They are located in the interdental space between the cheek teeth and the incisors. Males usually have uppers and lowers, however, these teeth are usually not present in females. Canines can become very sharp and dangerous if left unattended, so a dental technician or veterinarian must file them down regularly. These teeth are not usually removed unless the tooth is diseased as their root is quite long and is a difficult shape to extract.
