Real Domestic Dog Skull - Brachycephalic

This real brachycephalic dog skull specimen showcases the distinctive flattened facial structure characteristic of short-muzzled breeds. The specimen exhibits natural pathological conditions including severe periodontal disease with tooth loss and cranial pathology, making it an excellent educational resource for studying dental disease and breed-specific skeletal variations. Ideal for anatomy courses, veterinary education, comparative biology, and museum collections, this specimen demonstrates the anatomical differences between dog breeds and provides insight into common health conditions affecting brachycephalic dogs.

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.

• Exhibits severe periodontal disease; missing several teeth
• Presents with evidence of pathology on the cranium
• Skull - Brachycephalic Length 10.8 cm (4.3 in)
• Skull - Brachycephalic Width 7.9 cm (3.1 in)
• Skull - Brachycephalic Height 6.4 cm (2.5 in)