Dog (Canis lupus familiaris), sternum

Real sternum of a dog to demonstrate the typical bone structure and anatomy.

Domestic Dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
Taxonomy:
Class: Mammals
Order: Predators
Family: Dogs
Diet: Carnivore
Size: Approx. 20 – 85 cm
Weight: Approx. 1 – 70 kg
Age: 7 –18 years
Skeleton: Approx. 280 individual bones

Dentition formula:
Number: 42
Incisors (I): 3/3
Canines (C): 1/1
Premolars (P): 4/4
Molars (M): 3/3