CM's Canine fact of the day: #5

[CollieMan]

A dog's mouth typically exerts 150 to 200 pounds of pressure per square inch, with some dogs exerting up to 450 pounds per square inch.

That could seriously ruin your day!

 

[Jean Cote]

How much does a human exerts? I'd like to compare the two.

 

[CollieMan]

Ta Da!

"Normal chewing places about 68 lbs/sq inch of pressure on the back teeth.

If you intentionally clench your teeth you may increase that force to about 150 lbs/sq inch.

However, an individual who clenches and grinds their teeth subconsciously at night can place up 1200 lbs/sq inch of force. That sounds like an industrial grinding machine!"

Dental Health Directory Library
Bite and Occlusion
http://www.dental--health.com/biteocclusionpohl.html

Even more information on the subject...

 

[mopar53190]

Add sharp teeth to that mix!!! And their neck muscles used for tearing!!! And their determination!!! They can make hamburger out of a sirloin steak in no time!!! OUCH!!! I'm glad I never was on the receiving end of a serious attack!!!

 

[Jean Cote]

Thanks CollieMan!! I just wanted to see how much stronger a dog's jaw muscles is compared to ours. I guess since they use it for literally everything then it's much much stronger.

Thanks for the info!

 

[l_l_a]

german shepherds have one of the highest bite pressures among dogs. thus we made conscious effort to teaching our "soft mouth" and no teeth on human skin, and self-control when playing!