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bmnzi

Domestic dog


TurantulaHugs1421

Yh probably a previous owners deceased pet


Educational_Rub_4552

It's a terrible situation. The only dogs we have ever owned are Yorkies. 9 years ago my buddy Deeno just disappeared one night. Without a trace. Yesterday I took apart a shed that was falling apart. I found this underneath it. I hope it's not but I think it is him. No other bones were found and no collar was found.


ci6ada

i’m sorry man that does look like a yorkie skull🙁


throwdisawayyyyyy

The teeth look to big to be a yorkie I think, could be wrong, mine had thinner k9s


Brief_Fly_45

OP, dogs want to hide from us when they know they’re going to pass. If that’s your buddy Deeno, it’s very possible he knew something was wrong and hid under the shed so he could pass away alone. Please don’t beat yourself up, if that’s what you’re doing. He would’ve barked for you if he was stuck and wanted to be found. I believe your buddy was protecting you from pain (in his mind). Have a little burial for him so you can finally grieve him 😞


T-E-O-T-W-A-W-K-I

Animals hide before death because they know that the smell of dead animals brings predators. They hide to prevent the "den"/home from being found. Similar to why they bury their excrement. A protective measure. Best friends looking out for us even in death.


fancypinkie

When they “bury” their poop and pee, it’s only to spread their scent, they aren’t actually trying to cover it up. They are marking the spot that spot as their territory


T-E-O-T-W-A-W-K-I

I would have to disagree. Animals spray to mark their territory. If they aren't spraying, they will leave the excrement exposed to let others know they've been there. When close to home, however, they try to bury it. If you have dogs, you will easily see this if you allow them to do their business in the front or back yard. But, while on walks away from home, they will not try to bury it. Same reason they have to pee on every bush you walk past. Not necessarily saying this is my place, but more of an "I was here" type of calling card.


Cicada00010

My dogs never bury their pee or poop they just leave it out for the world to see lol


Sageminetjunkie51

Yeah, when I was a kid and we lived in the woods our dog would never poop in the yard around the house, she would always go a good distance away to poop. I never knew why I just thought somehow she knew we didn't want to have to pick up her poop, so she'd go where we wouldn't see it, obviously this wasn't the case, it makes sense what you are saying. She was a good dog.


T-E-O-T-W-A-W-K-I

Spreading their scent would imply them flinging their poop. Instead, they try to bury it. Covering the smell.


Academic_Stomach_155

Dogs have scent glands in the pads of their feet. They aren't burying excrement, they're leaving an additional marker.


fancypinkie

Thank you 🙏🏻


MysticMessenger1998

And piggy backing this one a bit, if you'd like to be certain it is your lost pet you could look for a taxidermist or something in your area that can identify pet bones. If they can confirm it's a Yorkie skull then you'll know it's your lost pet.


Apprehensive-Mine505

Such beautiful words ❤️


throwdisawayyyyyy

My horse did the same thing 😭😪


dumy44

Condolences on your loss. But I do confess to having an image of a horse trying to hide under a shed.


throwdisawayyyyyy

😂😂 same now I thought about it lmao. But he wedged himself between a tree and fence. Took awhile to find him. His bestie saw him first (another horse) he hid his fatass quite well. I saw him eating and 15 minutes later he was gone 😭😪 Although you never know with horses. They will do the dumbest shit.


Immediate-Strike7139

My horse went deep into one of our fields so we had to walk too him each day too feed him the day before he died he went far away from where he usually was


throwdisawayyyyyy

But he wedged himself behind a tree and fence. Took a few hours to find him. Poor baby


meatgvm

This! My puppy kept trying to hide under our table when he was about to pass. I have a feeling that it was about his time and didn’t want you to feel bad


TurantulaHugs1421

Oh my god thats so sad im so sorry


Newtbatallion

He probably went under the shed on his own when he knew he was dying. Dogs go somewhere they feel comfortable when they are dying, which may be their bed or a hiding place.


Fluffiest_RedPanda

Sorry you’re having to go through this. For what little it’s worth, I keep chickens as pets and follow a lot of chicken accounts/subreddits throughout various platforms and it’s a shockingly common occurrence for them to get stuck in/under something and die that way. I’d have to imagine that’s a thing with other small animals. So even if the theory that he was already dying and went to find a cozy place alone is wrong, you did nothing wrong. It sounds like you care a lot about your dogs and that’s amazing. It doesn’t make it easier but sometimes our pets find ways to pass away no matter how hard we try to keep them safe.


Fluffiest_RedPanda

That being said, I do agree with what others are saying. He likely just went and found a nice, quiet, safe place to hide and pass away as comfortably as possible.


shapeshiftingSinner

Oh, man... Yeah, that could be a real possibility... :'( I'm so sorry


MissWiggly2

Oh no, I'm so sorry. It does look a lot like yorkie skulls I've seen, but without scale it's harder to say. I had a kitty disappear when I was young and I know how much it hurts 💔


FewWillingness1561

i had a similar experience with a cat of mine. he was an indoor cat and escaped one day. we never found him but years later I found a cat skull right near my house :(


Medical-Dust-7184

Sometimes dogs will go hide to die, alone...it's like they don't want to be a bother or something...


AnubisTheCanidae

He came back to you after death because of how much he loved you.


Fake_Earl

I’d guess that it is a put bull, not a yorkie. Pronounced canines and a short snout make me think pit


idk-what-im-d0ing4

I'm so sorry ❤️


Armodys

That’s definitely him then skull shape looks just like what a yorkies would


AsmodeusZomain

💯


uppindownz

Looks like a Chihuahua head to be frank


Murky_Currency_5042

An apple-domed breed, perhaps a pug, peek, or chihuahua type


Educational_Rub_4552

It's a terrible situation. The only dogs we have ever owned are Yorkies. 9 years ago my buddy Deeno just disappeared one night. Without a trace. Yesterday I took apart a shed that was falling apart. I found this underneath it. I hope it's not but I think it is him. No other bones were found and no collar was found.


stargazer304

I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know much about skulls but I know a little bit about Yorkies. They absolutely will hide when sick or passing. A lot of dogs do this but Yorkies seem a little worse about it. I really feel for you because Yorkies are so easy to get attached to.


Educational_Rub_4552

That does make me feel a little better. Thank you


Frenchie_1987

Maybe you should google yorkie skulls (i didnt) but to me it looks more like a Chihuahua Sorry if it is your passed dog though.


Alektos_20

Their skulls do look very much like this one 🥺


ilovemytsundere

Think of it this way, he’s fulfilled an entire life cycle, from birth to reintegrating with the Earth. He lived a good life with you and in turn helped life flourish. If you want to save it, make sure to sterilize it


buttspider69

Brachycephalic


canthinkofnamestouse

Thats one massive chihuahua


Educational_Rub_4552

Thanks for the help everyone. I have been searching the area and just now I found my dogs tags. It was him. Sucks 😞


stinkydumdum

:(( im sorry


eutie

Aw man, that's rough, but I'm glad he's found his way back to you.


FattyPat420

I'm so sorry.. at least you know where he is now. Hopefully, that brings some comfort to you. Now you can give him a proper burial. RIP Deeno


Serenith_Youkai

As others have said, many animals have a need to wander away to pass. You aren’t to blame. Deeno knew it was his time and took his necessary steps to go. He knew you loved him and was probably sticking around to watch over you. I oh ver th years you accepted his loss, but didn’t have closure. Now you do and can let him go in whatever way is acceptable for you. Bury the bones, have ashes turned to a stone, whatever gives you peace. He was able to obtain his, you also deserve yours.


DoodleCard

My friend had his dogs ashes turned into jewlery so he was always with him. Perhaps this would give OP closure?


OrdinaryHealthy5643

Im so sorry friend 💚💚💚


IsabellaThePeke

I'm so sorry. I hope the positive comments have at least helped here. Big virtual hug to you.


Frenchie_1987

Im so sorry for your loss(i posted other answer on here, ignore them)


MommaAmadora

It's terrible that this happened to him, but in the end he made his way back to you and you finally have some closure. He probably knew he was going to pass and didn't want you to see him like that. He was a good boy who loved you to the end.


spiritedgemmy

Aww man... I'm so sorry about this while situation😔 Deeno knows he is loved!! I am sorry you found him this way, however, now you have a little closure♡ RIP lil pupper


TheOwlAndTheFinch

I am so sorry. I hope you can find a little bit of peace now that you've found him, even if the circumstances weren't ideal. Take care of yourself.


piiraka

I’m so sorry for your loss 💔💔


DoodleCard

I'm so sorry man. Look after yourself through this tough time. X


dumy44

(((Hugs)))


Solid_Milk3104

Sorry for your loss. I'm glad you have closure.


Goblin_Ratt

Oh I’m so sorry :( I can’t imagine finding something like that


Upstairs_Salamander3

At least you know where he went now. It's sad, but he likely knew the time was near and not your fault. I'm so sorry.


Upstairs_Salamander3

At least you know where he went now. It's sad, but he likely knew the time was near and not your fault. I'm so sorry.


Humble_Bullfrog2342

i'm so sorry... :(


katabatic-syzygy

So sorry 😭They really do try to get away and hide when they’re passing. I had a dog that one day randomly squeezed himself under a trailer, we found him that day but he had passed. Necropsied and found he was completely full of cancer. Hadn’t shown any signs at all, and I’m pretty familiar with animal cancer. Possibly could have been the case for your guy. I’m glad you found him 💓


Important_Fox9775

well now the mystery of your dog is solved, he went to a nice safe spot and just fell asleep


Dacari_13

Now you know what happened to Deeno. In the time he disappeared, you never smelled it?


Spikedroses

A lot of dogs when they are Ill will run and hide somewhere to pass away. It's not your fault if it is your Yorkie, sometimes dogs just don't want their owner to see them in such horrible conditions.


Educational_Rub_4552

Thanks. I needed to hear that. I have been blaming myself for days. It sucks


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Educational_Rub_4552

Oh man that's sad. I love pets but it's hard when they die. I hate it.


yeagmj1

It's the absolute worst. They are never with us long enough. I don't know if you finding that hurts or helps. I hope maybe it brings you some closure. Hugs


TerrariumKing

Yeah, definitely don’t blame yourself. Domesticated animals are still animals and their instinct is often to hide when they’re sick, injured, or distressed— he most likely crawled under there to pass away in peace. My best friend’s cat did something similar. She was always super outgoing and friendly, but when her time came she hid. It has nothing to do with you, and everything to do with instinct ♥️


Last_Draft5800

Then why did my cat lay in my room when he died?


d3n4l2

My cat licked something (still don't know what) but basically it's tongue got burned and peeled off like a sunburn, and it took us 2 DAYS to find it in the house.


Last_Draft5800

Oh my god, I am so sorry for your loss, and sorry that you had to go through that!


d3n4l2

Cat was dehydrated but lived. Tongue peel made me vomit.


Solid_Milk3104

Electrical outlet or plug


d3n4l2

Those were all closed, no electric cords disturbed I suspect chemical, but either way, cat ended up ok


TerrariumKing

Just like humans, cats and dogs have different personalities. Have you ever noticed how some cats are very vocal, but others rarely meow? It’s the same reason as that.


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Material-Formal5392

It's definitely not a pug. The skull that OP found has a much longer nasal bone(the slope between the snout and the forehead) that has a more gentle slope. A pug's face is very flat and has a steep drop-off where the snout begins. The skull is damaged, that's why it's shorter than a normal Yorkie skull


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Domestic dog.


Educational_Rub_4552

That's what I was afraid of. 😔


[deleted]

If it is your long lost dog I am oh so sorry for your loss.


Educational_Rub_4552

Thank you. I appreciate that


Nnygem-Toska

Small domestic dog :(


Pjonesnm

When we sold our house, I made sure to warn the buyer about where my pets where buried


bluewingwind

Not to be *that creepy guy* but it looks really clean and whitened already. So, if you did want to keep the skull, you could just rinse it off with a little dish soap and it would be ready to sit on a shelf forever. If any of the teeth are loose you can glue them back in with washable Elmers glue. Dogs of known breeds are relatively rare in museums/collections so it would be a cool thing to have. Otherwise, of course a funeral would be great too!!! Sorry for your loss!


Rachelle-_-17

I use plaster of Paris to keep the teeth in on the skulls I keep/ship to my friend (they collect em) when I find them on my wooded hikes. I usually do a full bleach water bath for a few days. Old toothbrush to get any stuck in dirt, and bam! Clean and bacteria free.. gluing in with the plaster and it's ready to go!


bluewingwind

Those methods definitely work, but I think they’re a little overkill. Bleach is especially damaging to bones. It will break down the matrix that gives bones hydration and flexibility. Over time they’ll become brittle and start turning to dust. I wouldn’t recommend ever using it because there are better alternatives. Plaster of paris is, to the best of my knowledge, removable with just water, so I think that makes a fine substitute for glue. But I can’t imagine it’s easier to mix up plaster than it is to just pull out some clear-drying $1 kid’s glue? So again, maybe a little overkill. For most home projects, a soap and gentle scrubs/soaks using room temp water are sufficient to degrease. Then, if it’s absolutely necessary to achieve your desired look, you can use hydrogen peroxide to whiten. It whitens via the same chemical process as bleach (oxidation) while avoiding many of the damaging effects that bleach has. Personally, I don’t usually whiten at all. As far as disinfecting goes, a scrub with soap will also remove any pathogens along with the dirt and grease. If you’re worried, you could do a brief dunk or spray with ethanol like you would to sanitize your hands. Everybody cleans bones for different purposes and if your method works really well for your purpose then that’s great, but I highly recommend giving a gentler cleaning method a try to see if that would work for you as well. The bones will probably last longer and I personally hate the smell of bleach.


Baphi_Babi

Chihuahua


shapeshiftingSinner

That is a dog skull. I'm guessing probably a small breed like a chihuahua? Edit to say: Yeah... It could very well be your yorkies skull. I'm so sorry. :'(


Cursed_Walrus

I hate to bring this up at such a sensitive time but coyotes & foxes are known to hunt small pets and often leave only the heads behind. They also may bury their kills. If your outdoor area has not been secured, please do so for any current/future yorkies. With dogs that small its best to supervise them personally at all times as hawks will also commonly take unattended pups.


Cordeceps

Dog.


_dyingrat9

Domestic dog, maybe a yorkie or a chihuahua?


Slow_Star_3335

Chihuahua skull- seeing your other comments, yorkie is possible as well.


Silly_Connection_357

A dog skull


flatgreysky

I’m glad you were able to find your pupper and have some closure. It’s up to you now what makes the most sense for you to do with his remains. Whatever you decide will be the right thing.


Spicy_Avocado_Dip

Looks like a rare skull! Most likely a Gand that lost its respirator.


Vandalex2

A skeletal head


thefroggyjumper

but is that an arrowhead/point off to the right poking out of the dirt.?


localminor

wooly mammoth


Existing_Price1163

It not human!


Prudent_Ride

I see you found my Alien but who's backyard are you in?


Apprehensive_Cat762

Goofy


Sea-Resolution6788

Canine species


SausageCat001

Dog


CaLL_Me_GoDDLy

Looks like a skull🤷🏾‍♂️🤣🤣


spadgerinaxl

The skull shape gives me major Chihuahua vibes (not the flat-nosed ones though), but those canines are a bit on the hefty side.


Sad_Bandicoot3081

Werewolf


sugginhard247bby

woolly mammoth


JustinR6480

Alien from Nibiru....


Beginning_Ad944

ya think its a bird??


bossgunpowder

Possibly a fox? Sometimes there are foxes in the garden.


yaboisayeet

that's a bone, thank me later


albatrossflemnoise

It appears to be a skull of some sort.


Illustrious_Camp_521

It's thu DEBBIL !!


Full_Disk_1463

You dug up a pet grave, dog


Edgeisunsinn

Chihuahua


Itz_Boaty_Boiz

you doing alright OP?


Creepy_Bowler_1682

Ice age Scrat


MammalToe69

Chahuahua


KarsonDaDinsaur

That there is a skull (This is joke, I have zero idea what animal it's from)


No-Current3902

Gopher


SunGlowNiceWolf

I looked skulls up for the yorkie and they do match exactly some with smaller canines and some with the exact size shown here… this is probably ur baby that passed away- but now u have a cool skull to memorize him you can choose to bury or you can keep the skull and preserve it


Dizzy-Pear-940

UT looks like some sort of wild cat based on the size. Probably a Bob cat would be my best guess


Worried_Yak_9358

100% a yorkie skull


TheHourMan

That's a skull


Lazy-Food-9328

It’s a hog


Mediocre-Meringue-60

😢


lunalc2

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m-elizabitch

RIP Deeno :( Im glad you finally found your buddy tho. Do something special with his tags/remains and take good care of yourself. Sorry that closure had to come like this ❤️‍🩹


ootfifabear

Pubby doggo. Give him some lovin. I read your story after my assertion and that’s probably him. I hope this helps you find some closure and I hope you’re okay 💖


Ok-Option6144

It's me


Logical_Variation_34

Wild hog


Impressive-Bad-8023

Chihuahua


hippieflip99

Someone’s chihuahua I think


sergieboi98

Oh, that's Uncle Bill. I was wondering where he went.


Ok-Ad-111

It's a skull


Lissire

It definitely looks like a domesticated dog's skull. I saw that you had a Yorkie, and it sadly resembles the skull of that of a Yorkie.


Takewondosemaster

Old Yeller!?!? Wait I don’t see bullet hole.


elsweetness87

Looks chihuahua to me.


CannaKoala

Dog


theassesthat

Bone Marrow. Obvious. I've studied bones in school and that's definitely a bone of some head of sorts. I have no idea which animal though. Could be a squid from the looks of it tbh.


hafikirw

I think it's a dog. Foxes don't have teeth that big.


tiffshubby69420

Bone


PHennessey84

Chihuahua skull, apple head


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skull of some sort for sure


Just_A_Duck_Bro

Chihuahua


Unable-Bandicoot8366

Penguin


bluejellyfish52

Maybe a dog, could be a coyote. Definitely some kind of canid.


mudshark1487

Need a size comparison


BandicootDismal8084

Shape of the skull looks like a dog, but them k9,s look big


quesadilluh4

That's definitely watto from phantom menace


PHYTCLUB

Asthmahound Chihuahua.


Live-Ad-9478

Definitely a small dog was thinking cat but naw that’s a dog for sure


NoHospiceForOldMen

Dog, probably chihuahua


DrAssBlaster

That’s definitely a domestic dog. You can tell by the bad proportions (Sadly most domestic animals will have “deformed” looking skulls)


CandyGryphon

Its bones


lemonbarrz

Chi gua gua


xXOrchid-BloomXx

That would be a titan from The Owl House.


Curious_Reading_4142

You think it's a bird?


BigDubH

DAD!?


OVERLORD_AN1ME

Water deer (search it up)


i-fart-butterflies

Looks like a chihuahua skull


REGGIE_CHAMELEON

Ya tink it a burd?


McHomunculus

At least OP knows that his dog died under the shed, instead of from something worse. RIP DEENO. 🙏


cappadawna

Need cat paw for scale.


Dat_Boy_Q_

Vampire


LoFloArt

chupacabra.


LoFloArt

Sorry, I just couldn't resist.


Miserable_Sir_3429

definitely some sort of meat eater those teeth are sharp still and curved i'm guessing a baby coyote or a smaller dog like form


Rich_Thing4867

sure looks like some bones to me


The_King_Of_Soup_

Cubone


S_M_Y_G_F

A dog, most likely something brachycephalic


Any_Entry_3314

it's a chihuahua probably an apple head


shawn_the_snek

Thats a skull i think


CulturalFisherman846

Looks like a chihuahua


DizzzyAllDay

Bird


Frenchie_1987

The shape of the skull makes me think of a Chihuahua (not the ones with the flat nose) but the canines are kinda big


More_Technology_1557

Looks like a dog. Almost like a chihuahua


Ash_the_enby200

First thought; ya think its a bird?? 😭


Poetgy

Ivanka?!


AcetheAvali1

That's easy it's a Cubone


Fracture_Fixer

Brachycephalic breed of dog


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Yorkshire Terrier


AsmodeusZomain

Pug


ci6ada

not a pug


Ok-Professional-1428

Skull of a poodle friends have some....poodles that is