This real domestic dog skull showcases the evolutionary legacy of canines, descended from wolves and refined through thousands of years of selective breeding. The specimen displays excellent dental preservation with all teeth intact, making it ideal for educational, anatomical, or comparative study purposes. The skull exhibits evidence of healed pathology on the cranium and maxilla region, adding historical and biological interest. This specimen is suitable for classroom instruction, veterinary training, or professional collections focused on mammalian osteology and canine anatomy.

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 evidence of healed pathology on the cranium/maxilla region
• Presents with all teeth in excellent condition
• Skull Length 16.9 cm (6.7 in)
• Skull Width 11.2 cm (4.4 in)
• Skull Height 8.5 cm (3.3 in)