Cephalic index in cats and dogs
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Cephalic index in cats and dogs
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The cephalic index of a vertebrate is the ratio between the width and length of its cranium (skull). This ratio does not concern the muzzle or face, and thus is distinct from the craniofacial ratio, which compares the size of the cranium to the length of the muzzle. The two measures are often confused in descriptions of dog breeds. The cephalic index is used to classify animals into three groups: Brachycephalic: the length of the cranium is shorter than the width, giving the top and sides of the
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