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What's behind puppy breath?

Asked by AstroChuck (37666points) October 4th, 2009 from iPhone

Young puppies always have that pleasent “burnt” smell to their breath. Why is that? I don’t think it’s from mother’s milk because even weened puppies have this. Unfortunately it doesn’t last terribly long before regular dog breath takes over.
Any theories on this?

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Beta_Orionis's avatar

It’s part of the whole set of cute attributes that make you want to help them survive.
“You smell nice! I’ll protect you!”

chyna's avatar

There is nothing sweeter than puppy breath.

Sarcasm's avatar

They don’t brush their teeth well enough.

whatthefluther's avatar

I’m with @chyna…there is nothing finer than puppy breath. If someone would have figured out how to bottle the stuff I wouldn’t have had so many dogs. Yes, it’s about time for another puppy around here! See ya….Gary/wtf

Grisaille's avatar

“What’s behind puppy breath?”

Behind.

chyna's avatar

@whatthefluther New puppy? Yes! If I didn’t work so far from my home, I would have a new puppy too. It’s too hard to potty train when I’m gone 10 hours a day.

eponymoushipster's avatar

i don’t think they start eating their own shit til they’re adults.

janbb's avatar

“What’s behind puppy breath?”

The rest of the puppy!

rooeytoo's avatar

I don’t know but I love it!!!

chyna's avatar

@eponymoushipster Way to take a thread downhill.

doggywuv's avatar

@janbb Great answer!

wenn's avatar

Puppy crotch is whats behind puppy breath.

at least for my dog. She has horrid breath most the time.

SuperMouse's avatar

Have you ever taken a whiff of puppy chow?

kheredia's avatar

Its the same way with the baby smell.. they just smell so good.. it’s the smell of youth!

ccrow's avatar

“What’s behind puppy breath?”
Pure love!!

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