Dog Spine Anatomy. Dogs also have a ‘stop’ on their heads, which is the point where the muzzle ends and the forehead begins. They can be long, short, curly or flat!

Like in people, the canine spine supports weight and encloses the spinal cord. This canine vertebrae model is of an average size canine and features the following: The anatomy of the canine skull and spine is quite similar to the human spine.