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| Tracks and signs left by domestic dogs of any breed. |
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Canis domesticus |
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Dog Track |
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This is the front track of a domestic dog. Notice that the heel pad is larger than in the hind track, below. The hind track also appears narrower, with the toes less splayed out. Claw marks show and there are four toes. However, there will be tracks in which the claws don't show. This track was made by the same dog as the track below. |
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The hind track of a domestic dog. This is the hind foot. It was made by the same dog that left the track above. Notice that the hind paw is more oval or egg-shaped in overall outline. Claw marks show clearly in this print. Also notice the bulge in the center of the track, where the "negative space" is. This bulge is characteristic of dog tracks. The outer toes are more triangular in shape rather than teardrop-shaped like those of felines. |
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| A hind track of a domestic dog. |
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| This digging in sand was done by a domestic dog. |
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| A nice dog track in sand. The bulge in the center of the track, between the toes and the heel pad, is a canine characteristic. |
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| A pair of dog tracks in mud. Notice that the claw marks don't show clearly in all toes. |
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Front track (top) and hind track of a domestic dog. The claw marks are not well defined in the front track, but other characteristics tell you this is a canine track. . |
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| The front track of a dog in sand. Notice the claw marks, indicating it is canine, and the larger heel pad indicating the front foot. |
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| Hind track from a domestic dog. |
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This animation shows the outline of a dog track. Compare it to the outline of a cougar track on the canine vs. feline page. |
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| A domestic dog scat. Note the lack of bones and fur from prey animals due to the diet of dog kibble. |
Domestic Dog 
