The general biological laws of the structure of a dog are given, concepts are given about the areas of the body and about the characteristics of the animal, which are taken into account during grading and genetic work. The general principles of the structure and functioning of the osteoarticular, muscular and skin systems are covered. The anatomical features of individual bones and their joints are reflected, influencing the exterior, as well as the topography of the muscles on the dog’s body. For students of veterinary and biological universities and faculties in the specialties “Animal Science”, “Veterinary Science”, as well as students of canine schools.

Drawings from the original preparations were made by N. A. Nigmatulina, Reviewer B. S. Semenov (Professor, Rector of the St. Petersburg State Academy of Veterinary Medicine).