Keel-shaped chest: Greyhounds, Doberman Pinschers and some German Shepherds have this type of chest. With your dog on his side, pull his elbow back across his chest about one-third of the way toward her shoulder; his elbow will point to the location of her heart.
What does it mean when a dog is barrel-chested?
The term barrel-chested refers to dogs that have a very round chest that takes on the appearance of a barrel. These dogs have a deep ribcage and a 'heavy' chest.
What dog breeds have a barrel chest?
Examples include Dobermans, Irish Wolfhounds, and Dachshunds. A barrel chest is broader and round-shaped.
What is the chest of a dog called?
(See Figures 1 & 2.) This entire structure is referred to as the thorax or chest, and often more simply as the rib cage.
Where is the CPR compression point for Keel chested dogs?
CPR – How do I do it? To perform proper chest compressions, appropriate body position and hand placement are essential. Hands should be placed directly over the heart in keel-chested dogs while they should be placed over the widest point of the thorax in large and giant breeds.
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