Its primary purpose is to protect the bones of the dog's skull and, in turn, his brain. Predators would often try to crush a dog's skull, so the more protection the skull had, the better the chances of survival for the dog. The other use it serves is to assist the dog's head movement in relation to the spine. 26 сент. 2017 г.
What is the stop on a dogs skull?
Stop. The stop is the degree of angle change between the skull and the nasal bone near the eyes. Also the indentation between the eyes where the nose and skull meet.
What is a fontanel on a dog?
Open fontanelles are soft spots in the skull, or gaps between the skull's growth plates. They can be normal in young puppies, especially small breeds, but they typically close or harden by 9-12 weeks of age.
What dog breeds have an occiput?
The occipital bone is present in every dog breed, however, some breeds are known to have more prominent occiputs. A very pronounced head bump is mostly seen in sporting dog breeds, especially the Bloodhound, Labrador, Golden Retriever, Basset Hound, and English Setter.
Why do Chihuahuas have a hole in their skull?
The fontanelles serve as the major sites of bone expansion during post-natal skull growth which accommodates the enlarging brain. The Chihuahua likely has a molera because of neuroparenchymal disproportion i.e. a proportionally big brain for the skull.
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