The purpose of a dog's dewlap is to regulate body temperature and store excess fat. It helps insulate the dog's throat and neck area, providing protection from extreme temperatures. Additionally, the dewlap can also serve as a reserve of energy during times of food scarcity, contributing to the dog's overall health and well-being.
The dewlap on a dog serves as a loose fold of skin under the neck that helps regulate body temperature and can also be used for communication and display during social interactions.
In most breeds the doe has a dewlap and a buck is disqualified if it has a dewlap. Some breeds do not have a dewlap at all. A doe will have a dewlap by the time she is breeding age (which is 6 months:)
The dewlap is found mainly on female rabbits, although, in certain breeds, the males are also allowed a small one. Its purpose is to provide another area for the doe to pull fur from when she is making her nest for her kits.
No, several other animals have a dewlap
Yes, you should care for a bunny with a dewlap just like any other bunny. The only difference I can think of would be maybe if you have to clean the bunny, then don't miss that part, but overall it shouldn't be an issue.
a turkey's dewlap is the flap of skin under its neck. Also called a Wattle.
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It's the female rabbits that have the extra fur. It's called a dewlap. It's different from the dewlap of other animals in that it's fatty, and the mother rabbit plucks fur from her dewlap to line her nest for her babies.
dewlap or caruncle
breeding and territorial reasons
dewlap
Nope. Love the animal as it is. :D