Course Description

This course explores the structural variations in dogs, including differences in eyes, ears, feet, tails, and body types. Students will study how these variations contribute to breed standards, movement, and functional purpose. The course emphasizes observation, comparison, and application to real-world grooming and animal care

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify major anatomical variations in canine eyes, ears, feet, tails, and body types.

• Explain the functional purpose of these variations in relation to breed history and purpose.

• Recognize how structural traits influence movement, health, and grooming practices.

• Apply knowledge of variations to breed identification and professional grooming standards.