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Basic Assessment
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Health and Welfare _________________

Title
Introduction
Contents
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Body Condition
Body Shape
Posture
Fur & Feathers
Facial Expression
Skin
Mucous Membranes
Eyes
Ears
Nose
Mouth
Tail
Perineum
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Glossary
References
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Acknowledgements

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Posture (1 of 4)

A hunched posture is often indicative of poor health or welfare.

Question 9

Examine the posture of these beagles. What does their posture suggest about their overall well being? (click on the images for a closer look)

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