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Chondrodystrophic dog breeds
Free poster presenting 18 chondrodystrophic dog breeds and the diversity of short-limbed morphologies.
DownloadA group united by a shared anatomical trait
This poster is dedicated to a group of dog breeds sharing a common anatomical feature: chondrodystrophy. It offers an overview of how this trait varies across the different breeds concerned.
What the poster shows
It brings together 18 breeds of very different sizes, origins and functions, allowing comparison of the morphological diversity associated with short limbs, from Basset Hounds and Dachshunds to terriers and companion dogs.
Why it matters
A resource for recognizing the main breeds concerned and understanding the anatomical origin of their characteristic silhouette, as well as certain orthopedic and spinal predispositions associated with this morphology.
