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no i belive all horses have 48 teeth

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Q: Why do male horses have more teeth than females?
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Can male horses have more teeth than female?

Yes they can but not when they are a calf (baby horse)


How many teeth does a horse have and what type of teeth are they?

Young horses have 24 temporary teeth (called deciduous teeth) Adult female horses have 40 permanent teeth Adult male horses have 42 permanent teeth (2 are canine teeth that the female does not have) It really depends on the horse; some have more than others. All horses have at least 36 teeth, but can have up to 44.


Is there more male or females working as teachers?

females


Do Donkeys' teeth always grow?

Donkeys' teeth like the teeth of horses always grow. Donkeys and horses have the same dental equipment. Dr. Hyde at The American School of Equine Dentistry has this to say in response to a doubt regarding donkeys' teeth: "There has been a lot of interest in donkey teeth since the Shrek movie! The answer is the same as horses... 36 usually for females and 40 or 42 or more if they have "wolf" teeth." When the Southwest Equine Medical & Surgical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona is contacted. the following clarification is given: A Male Donkey will have 42 - 44 teeth. The variance is related to how many canines erupt. Some donkeys will have 2 and some will have 4. Genetics generally plays a role in whether they have 2 or 4 canine teeth. A Jenny (Female Donkey) will have 36 - 38 teeth. A very large percentage of Females won't ever have any canines erupt.


Are there more male or female horses on howrse?

More males because you cannot castrate females. Breeders castrate their males (I'd they have high GP and skills) and then sell them so that the buyer doesn't reproduce and sell its offspring. People use Zeus Lighting Bolts to change a female to a male/ vise versa but most of the horses on Howrse are male.


Do male spend more money for fashion than females?

Females, by far.


How many teeth do horses have?

Horses have from 36 to 44 teeth upon reaching maturity. Young horses have 24 temporary teeth (called deciduous teeth) Adult female horses have 40 permanent teeth Adult male horses have 42 permanent teeth (2 are canine teeth that the female does not have)


Where would you look for the age of a horse?

The teeth. The younger the horse the straighter the front teeth will be. The older the horse is the more angle the teeth move forward. Older male horses may have small tusks on the bottom set, one on each side of the mouth.


How is a horses age measured?

It's teeth, they change with age, more accurate would be registration papers, as teeth aging after the horse is more than 20 gets pretty iffy.


What are the differences between a male and a females foot?

the difference is the males foot is more square and the females is narrower.. the male has thicker hair than females because we have diffrent geines....


Who uses the internet more male or females?

Both female and male go on the internet.


What are the pros and cons of being a male and female?

Male and Female Tradeoff: Female Advantage over Male Disadvantage: Males are more likely to have autism and serious mental disorders than females. Males are more likely to rage than females. Males are more likely to be stubborn than females. Males are more likely to criticize the law and government than females. Males are more likely to be struck by lightning than females. Males are more likely to be harmed by natural disasters than females. Males are more aggressive than females. Males are more sensitive than females. Males talk louder than females. Females live longer than males. Females are more beautiful and attractive than males. Male Advantage over Female Disadvantage: Males are stronger than females. Males can stand when they pee, but females need to sit when they pee. Females are more likely to have Alzheimer's disease than males.