Very small dogs have unique physiological traits, such
as jaw size, bone strength and sensitive digestive systems, which can benefit from specialized nutrition.
Small dogs have very distinct physiological traits such
as jaw size, bone structure, digestive systems, and high energy requirements which can benefit from specialized nutrition.
Not exact matches
And despite David Cameron's insistence that he remains «relaxed» about the outcome of last night's Commons vote, the
size of the vote comes
as a stark reminder of his party's glass
jaw when it comes to Europe.
They come in a few other
sizes as well, including the MaXX ring for medium to large dogs with especially powerful
jaws.
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As the specimen is represented only by a large piece of
jaw, it is difficult to provide a
size estimate, but by using a simple scaling factor and comparing the same bone in S. sikanniensis, the Lilstock specimen is about 25 % larger.
A sperm whale has this puny lower
jaw, but it eats a huge variety of prey, from little bitty lantern fish about the
size of a pocketknife to giant squid
as long
as a school bus.
This coyote -
sized dog was a member of the extinct subfamily Borophaginae, commonly known
as bone - crushing dogs because of their powerful
jaws and broad teeth.
But the trap -
jaw ant can swim ten times
as fast
as Olympic champion Michael Phelps, relative to its body
size.
Selection for strong
jaws and teeth has been a favourite explanation for other Neanderthal facial features,
as well
as nose
size.
As your cat's
jaw gets stronger from the exercise of chewing, and she becomes more accustomed to the larger pieces, continue increasing the
size of the pieces.
(1) The XYZ is a strongly built, medium -
sized, short - coupled dog possessing a sound, athletic, well - balanced conformation that enables it to function... Physical features and mental characteristics should denote a dog bred to perform
as an efficient... The most distinguishing characteristics of the XYZ are its short, dense, weather resistant coat... a clean - cut head with broad back skull and moderate stop; powerful
jaws...
As Dr. Lehr Brisbin of the University of Georgia told the American Pit Bull Foundation: «The few studies which have been conducted on the structure of the skulls, mandibles, and teeth of «Pit Bulls» show that, in proportion to their
size, their
jaw structure and thus its inferred functional morphology is no different than that of any breed of dog.»
Brachycephalic dogs have been bred so
as to possess a normal lower
jaw that is in proportion to their body
size, and a compressed upper
jaw.
Having been extensively trained in measuring and taking impressions of patients»
jaws and teeth to determine the shape and
size of prosthesis, using a variety of dental instruments such
as dental articulators, face bows and recording devices, I am a cut above many others working in this field.