How many teeth does an adult dog typically have?

Adult dogs typically have 42 teeth. Their dental formula per side is 3 incisors, 1 canine, 4 premolars, and 2 molars on the upper jaw, and 3 incisors, 1 canine, 4 premolars, and 3 molars on the lower jaw. Add them up (2 jaws): (3+1+4+2)×2 + (3+1+4+3)×2 = 42. These teeth are adapted for grasping, tearing, and shearing—especially the large carnassial prem