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Also known as the Alsatian, this breed has a reputation as a guard dog, with a bite to be feared, but the muzzle and teeth look weak compared with the African hunting dog or the wolf.
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1. Skull of German Shepherd dog
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2. German Shepherd Skull, ventral view
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Image 1 & 2
Stage - adult
Area - Bristol, UK
Source - Destroyed by vet
Breed Standard Page
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Taxonomy :
Order - Carnivora (typical carnivores)
Suborder - Canoidea ("dog-like")
Family - Canidae (dogs)
Dental Formula :
3.1.4.2 / 3.1.4.3
Measurements :
Image 1 & 2
Condylobasal length - 207mm
Zygomatic width - 112mm
Palate length - 109mm
Nasal length - 73.8mm
Post-orbital constriction - 40.6mm
Orbital diameter (vertical) - 34.6mm
Scientific Name :
Canis - "a dog" (Latin)
familiaris - "domestic" (Latin)
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