Glossary

Nails of German Shepherd Dog
Nails of German Shepherd Dog

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Nail
The tough, flat structure on the dorsal surface of a digit.  Made from a hard protein, keratin.
Nail is frequently used to refer to the claws of dogs. Relatively blunt and non-protractile, and usually registers in tracks.
Also known as claw and toenail.
Cf. claw, talon, hoof