I mean, can I identify a dog by It's footprint?
2006-07-26 06:53:40 · 16 answers · asked by frog 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Well becuase alldogs are closely related, the foot prints would be quite similar, there are however no two prints with the exact same pattern or shape, sometimes this can only be measured at the micro scale. Becasue there are many varieties of dogs with various sizes and wieght differences, it would be possible to make a plaster of paris mould of your dog's paw and use it to compare to the size and depth of other paws in the same area. Of course depth can only be measured int he same are due to solidity of different substrates.
I hope this answers your question!
2006-07-26 08:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Can you? Probably not as proper identification of fingerprints requires training, dogs would probably take more. You could get the breed down fairly easy based on the size, depth, presence of hair between the toes, length to width ratio, and other things. Weird side note is that cow nose prints were used for tracking the animals in case of theft because beef was so expensive. This was years ago but they could still be doing it.
2006-07-27 02:40:55 · answer #2 · answered by c_s_mark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there,
i suppose they have pugmarks rather than footprints, n their details are probably extremely difficult to record. so u probably would be the 1st person to start identifyin dogs with their pugmarks. waitin 2 visit your IDPI (Institute of Dog Pugprints identification). best of luk
cya then
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2006-07-26 14:53:27 · answer #3 · answered by dee173 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you stumble upon a paw print (in mud, let's say) you could reasonably assume that it would be a dog and/or the general size of the animal by the print. i really doubt you could identify a specific breed or a specific dog, unless you had records of the animals and could compare them. even then, i imagine it would still be pretty difficult.
2006-07-26 16:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the patterns on the paw pads of dogs are unique, much like fingerprints, as are the patterns on a dog's nose.
However the detail is not as fine as we have in our fingerprints, so it may be harder to prove an exact match.
2006-07-26 14:01:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, by taking a print with ink and then comparing to the original print and you can also identify them by thier nose print as well, it is as unique as a human fingerprint!!
2006-07-26 17:30:05 · answer #6 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow good question. The do have llines like we do for identification reasons so I would imagine that maybe yes you can. Best place thing to do is google a search for finger prints and animals and see what comes up.
2006-07-26 13:56:05 · answer #7 · answered by kitkool 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dog's prints are not as indidual as human's finger prints.Animal foot pads vary and it certainly impossible to find two that are exactly alike, but they don't have the "finger print" pattern that we do.
2006-07-27 08:21:23 · answer #8 · answered by hai question 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you have his/her pawprints on record.
Why don't you make an ink impression of its pawprints? Then you'll have a record. Just make sure he/she doesn't lick and eat the ink afterward. (Wash it off for them.)
2006-07-26 13:56:40 · answer #9 · answered by ♣Tascalcoán♣ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, each animal has a different pattern on its feel and nose.
2006-07-26 13:58:36 · answer #10 · answered by Tamara C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋