The Parts of the Dog are listed above.
These are the same on all breeds. Most parts need no explanation, but a few are explained simply below.
Occiput: The dorsal, posterior point of the skull. The occiput is the farthest back part of the skull, located between the ears.
In Doberman puppies, this is what the 'high domed' appearing part of the skull is.
Base of skull: The area where the head stops and the neck begins
Stop: The area where the nose ends and the top front of the head begins.
Hock: On the rear legs, just above the ankle. It’s the second thinnest part of the leg.
Flews: The pendulous lateral part of the upper lip, particularly at the inner corners.
Brisket: The Sternum or Breastbone.
Croup: The region of the pelvic girdle.
Withers: The withers are the highest point of the shoulder, a dogs height is measured at the withers.
When they say a breed is 27 inches tall, they mean 27 inches measured at the withers. |