Originally posted by lizbud
Do you still show Dusty? Would pulling
the tooth affect his show potiential?
Thanks everyone for your input.

Liz, yes I still show Dusty. I haven't had him in the breed ring for the past year or so because I was waiting for him to "mature in looks" from a puppy to a handsome man. That transformation has really taken place over the past 6 months or so. I was planning on putting him back in the breed ring starting this spring. If the tooth is pulled, then I won't be able to do that. Basically his conformation showing would be over. I could still compete in obedience and agility though.

My main concern is for what's best for him in the long run. He is still young (will be 4 in May) and I'm worried if the tooth is pulled, will there be shifting of the other teeth which will eventually cause more problems. However, the root canal is not a quarantee either. Even if we do that route now, he may still end up needing it pulled in the future.