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lovespandp · 06-19-2013, 07:56 AM

It could also be the sternum.

Yorkshire Breed Characteristics

Scroll down, till you see the diagram in yellow- see number 14. This tends to poke out on some dogs

Skeleton of a dog

If you look at this diagram you can see the last set of ribs are not connected, those are the floating ribs. You can feel these on your dog, they will be more on the side.

06-19-2013, 07:56 AM	#9
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	It could also be the sternum. Yorkshire Breed Characteristics Scroll down, till you see the diagram in yellow- see number 14. This tends to poke out on some dogs Skeleton of a dog If you look at this diagram you can see the last set of ribs are not connected, those are the floating ribs. You can feel these on your dog, they will be more on the side. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so." Last edited by lovespandp; 06-19-2013 at 07:57 AM.