number of cervical vertebrae dog
The average dog has 26 vertebrae. 7 cervical, 13 thoracic, and 6 lumbar. Some breeds such as the English Bulldog may frequently have a 7th lumbar vertebra, or a portion of a vertebra called a transitional vertebra. The average dog has 26 vertebrae. 7 cervical, 13 thoracic, and 6 lumbar.