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====Canine Teeth====
 
====Canine Teeth====
The canine teeth are large, curved and laterally compressed. Their [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]] is longer than their [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Crown|crown]]. They have a single [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]].
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The canine teeth are large, curved and laterally compressed. Their [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]] is longer than their [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Crown|crown]]. They have a single [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]]. They each have a single root.
    
====Incisors====
 
====Incisors====
Incisors have a single [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]].
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Incisors have a single [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]].  
    
====Premolars====
 
====Premolars====
Premolars are irregular and closely-spaced. They are more complex and larger caudally.
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Premolars are irregular and closely-spaced. They are more complex and larger caudally. The first maxillary premolar has a single root, the second and third maxillary premolar have two roots and the fourth maxillary premolar (carnasial tooth) has three roots.
    
====Molars====
 
====Molars====
The molars are broader than the premolars. The large flat surface is used for grinding.
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The molars are broader than the premolars. The large flat surface is used for grinding. The maxillary molars have three roots each.
 
      
==Breed Differences==
 
==Breed Differences==
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