T
HE
E
XTERNAL
P
ARTS
OF
A
D
OG
As a dog enthusiast it is important to
know the parts of a dog. Below are
common terms used in dog care lit-
erature and may be used by a judge
when you participate in a dog show.
Oklahoma 4-H
E
XTERNAL
P
ARTS
O
F
A D
OG
4-H·SMAN·107
Oklahoma State University, U. S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local governments cooperating. Oklahoma State University in compliance with Title VI and VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal and
state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any ofits policies, practices, or
procedures.
Digits
or Toes
Pad
Muzzle
Stop
Skull
Crest
Withers
Back
Loin
Point of
Rump
Metatarsus
Tarsus
or Hock Stifle or
Knee
Brisket
Elbow
Metacarpus
or Pastern
Carpus
or Wrist
Point of
Shoulder
Shoulder
Lip
Nose
Cheek
Flew
Tail
Feathers
Occiput
Hip
Ribs
Forearm
Ear
Neck
G
NAW
O
N
T
HIS
•
See if you can find
these parts on your dog.
•
How are the parts of
your dog different from
other dogs?
For more information about the 4-H Dog Program
log on to http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/
Prepared by
Stephen Beck
Assistant Extension Specialist, 4-H
Companion Animal Programs
