Punched on the Nose
The skull at right (and below left) was brought in for identification. It was unlike anything that we had seen before: a high domed skull with top front teeth so 'buck' that they could not meet with the teeth of the lower jaw. It did not match any skull in the Museum collections. Fortunately, there was a visiting veterinarian who recognised it as the skull of a Boxer Dog.
For comparison, the skull on below right came from a Dingo. The Boxer (below left) has a shortened nose and forward looking eyes that make it look more human but its jaws and teeth are so deformed that it could not chew effectively. Boxers have breathing difficulties and are well known snorers. This highly bred dog is an example of the problems that arise when domestic animals are bred for utility and appearance.
