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by SitasMom on 30 March 2012 - 01:03
The Jena study provides another astonishing insight into the locomotion of dogs regarding the proportions of the front legs of the dog breeds examined. These were nearly identical in all dog breeds -- although, according to Fischer "it is clear that the upper arm of a Schnauzer is shorter than that of a Great Dane." Regarding the total length of a foreleg its length is always exactly 27 percent. Whereas the relative length of the shoulder blade varies between 24 and 34 percent. "The shoulder blade of short legged dogs is relatively long and that of greyhounds is relatively short. But the length of the upper arm always stays the same."
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110527080325.htm
for more.

by jc.carroll on 30 March 2012 - 09:03
Now that IS fascinating! I just wish they linked the the X-ray footage. Thanks for the link!
by Ibrahim on 30 March 2012 - 16:03
Can some one explain to me what is "middle foot"? what part is that?

by Markobytes on 31 March 2012 - 02:03
I think they are referring to the hock.
by Ibrahim on 31 March 2012 - 19:03
Thanks Markobytes
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