Dog Femur: EOA:2022.90.3

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Dog femur from the wreck of the Earl Of Abergavenny.

ID: EOA:2022.90.3 OE378

Collection: Earl of Abergavenny

Classification: Remains

Measurements: Length 135mm Width 35mm

Date made: as yet unknown

Display: not on display

Manufacturer/Creator: as yet unknown

Credit: Portland Museum Trust

This femur is one of several dog bones recovered and suspected to be from the same animal. Comparisons with modern breeds suggest it to be from a terrier sized dog. It is possible that this dog could have been on board as a rat catcher, rats being well documented as a common pest on board ship.

Information courtesy of Ed Cumming and Dr Philip Armitage.

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