Real Domestic Dog Skull - Pathology

All dogs, wild and domestic, are direct descendants of wolves. Dogs have been bred as pets and companions for thousands of years with the earliest known domestication taking place over 12,000 years ago. Today, dogs serve their best friend in several ways: as guides, home security, search and rescue, for hunting purposes, and to assist police in tracking criminals. There are over 400 recognized breeds of domestic dogs ranging from the smallest, the Chihuahua, to the largest of the breeds, the Irish wolfhound.

• Presents with most teeth; all four canines present and in excellent condition
• Nasal turbines fully intact
• Presents with pathology on cranium and zygomatic arch
• Breed unknown; possible mastiff or other extra large dog breed
• Skull - Pathology Length 25.8 cm (10.2 in)
• Skull - Pathology Width 14.1 cm (5.6 in)
• Skull - Pathology Height 13.6 cm (5.4 in)