About how many teeth does a dog's jaw contain?

About 42.

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  1. About 42 ✔
  2. About 62
  3. About 22

Why: A dog's powerful jaw holds around 42 teeth, evolved for eating flesh.

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Answer: About 42. A dog's powerful jaw holds around 42 teeth, evolved for eating flesh.

  1. Dog en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog
    They also have powerful jaws containing about 42 teeth
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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