The domestic dog is believed to be a direct descendant from modern wolves. Dogs have been bred as pets for thousands of years with the earliest known domestication taking place as long as 12,000 years ago. Today, dogs serve man in many ways: as guides, search and rescue, for hunting purposes, to sniff out drugs or other contraband and even to track criminals. There are over 400 recognized breeds ranging from Chihuahua as the smallest example to the Irish wolfhound as the largest.nnSpecifications:nnThe photos shown are examples of what your specimen will approximately look like. Each boxer skull is unique and will vary slightly in size, shape, color, etc.n”Periodontal” skulls will exhibit varying degrees of dental disease. These skulls may exhibit naturally worn and missing teeth. If you have any specifications regarding the severity of the disease, please let our sales team know.nAverage Skull Length 19 cm (7.4 in.)nnAverage Skull Width 12 cm (4.7 in.)nAverage Skull Height 10 cm (3.9 in.)