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Adults have 42 dog teeth, although there is some slight variation in breeds. 20 on the upper (maxilla) jaw, and 22 lower (mandible).
Each jaw has 6 incisors, 2 canines and 8 premolars.
In addition the lower jaw has 6 molars and the upper jaw has 4 molars.
The teeth on each side the lower jaw start with 3 molars, 4 premolars, 1 canine and then the incisors (3 on each side).
On each side of the upper jaw, starting from the back with two molars, 4 premolars, 1 canine and then 3 incisors.
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Why are dogs cannines diffreent to human canninesteeth?
because dogs need to use them more and dogs are different to humans so their teeth are different.
What do dogs used to hold bones?
they used their sharp teeth.
Where canine teeth got their name?
Canine teethe get their name from the charictoristics of an animals teeth taht are used for tearing and gripping food.
Do dogs have the same teeth as your carnivores?
As dogs are carnivores they have a carnivores teeth
Are dogs teeth stronger than cats teeth?
Dogs Have Stronger Teeth Than Cats And Have More Teeth Than Cats. Cats Have Sharper Teeth. But Wild Dogs Such As The African Wild Dog Has More Teeth And Stronger Teeth Than Domestic Dogs. Also Sharper Than Both Domestic Dogs And Cats.
What do dashunds eat?
shep, is for grown sized dogs with strong teeth and gums. other pups and dogs eat different food.
Why do dogs need their teeth?
They need to eat obviously... Also teeth can be used for biting; so it is also a way of defense.
Why do dogs have both sharp and flat teeth?
Dogs have sharp teeth, like canines, for tearing and slicing meat, while flat teeth, like molars, are used for grinding and crushing food like bones or kibble. This combination of teeth allows dogs to efficiently capture, tear, and chew their food for digestion.
What kind of teeth do dogs have?
Dogs have canine teeth. Like humans, they get 2 sets of teeth in their lives. Hope this helps . :)
How do the front teeth and back teeth look different?
Obviously, they look very different, considering the fact that the front teeth are used for biting, while the back teeth are used for tearing and chewing food. The front teeth are thinner and 'taller' while the back teeth are blunt and wide
How a dog hunts different then a cat?
dogs are tuffer then cats they bark and they have sharper claws and sharper teeth
What body structure used for protection of a dog?
the dogs use their canine teeth to bite enemies
