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cruz

English translation: shoulder

15:21 Sep 6, 2007
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Science - Zoology / European wildlife
Spanish term or phrase: cruz
Description of European species of wolf: "Su tamaño oscila entre los 60 cm y los 90 cm hasta la cruz"...
I know that 'cruz' is 'withers' for a horse, but I don't think we use the same term for other animals. Any ideas?
Katherine Bartlett
Local time: 11:38
English translation:shoulder
Explanation:
Smallest North American wolf ranging between 16-38 kg. Average shoulder height 66 cm. Males are larger than females. Mostly brown and buff colored, ...
www.fieldtripearth.org/article.xml?id=682 - 14k - Cached - Similar pages

[PDF] Red Wolf FAQ: Canid ComparisonFile Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
subspecies of gray wolf. Weight 23-40 kg. Shoulder height 66-80 cm. Coat color: gray, buff, rust. and black. Smallest North American ...
www.fieldtripearth.org/repository/483/canid_comparison.pdf - Similar pages
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maned wolf -- Encyclopaedia BritannicaIts shoulder height is about 75 cm, and its weight is approximately 23 kg (50 pounds). A solitary animal, the maned wolf is primarily nocturnal and feeds on ...
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David Hollywood
Local time: 06:38
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Thanks to all for their comments. 'Shoulder height' seems to be the standard term for wolves, elsewhere the author of my document also uses 'cruz' referring to other wild animals, so the broader term in this case seems to be more appropriate, rather than 'withers' which seems to be specific to horses and dogs.
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5 +1withers
urst
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David Hollywood
4shoulder height
Carlos Segura


  

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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
withers


Explanation:
for dogs also. So why not for wolves?



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Note added at 16 mins (2007-09-06 15:37:49 GMT)
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The Marsicano has a large lion-like head, measures about 27.5 to 29.5 inches (70–75 cm) to the withers and weighs between 88 and 132 pounds (40–60 kg). The Aquilano has a large head, measures between 29.5 and 30 inches (75–83 cm) to the withers, and weighs between 132 and 176 pounds (60–80 kg).

urst
Spain
Local time: 11:38
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in SpanishSpanish

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agree  Michele Fauble: 'Withers' is also the term used when measuring the height of dogs.
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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
shoulder


Explanation:
Smallest North American wolf ranging between 16-38 kg. Average shoulder height 66 cm. Males are larger than females. Mostly brown and buff colored, ...
www.fieldtripearth.org/article.xml?id=682 - 14k - Cached - Similar pages

[PDF] Red Wolf FAQ: Canid ComparisonFile Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
subspecies of gray wolf. Weight 23-40 kg. Shoulder height 66-80 cm. Coat color: gray, buff, rust. and black. Smallest North American ...
www.fieldtripearth.org/repository/483/canid_comparison.pdf - Similar pages
[ More results from www.fieldtripearth.org ]

maned wolf -- Encyclopaedia BritannicaIts shoulder height is about 75 cm, and its weight is approximately 23 kg (50 pounds). A solitary animal, the maned wolf is primarily nocturnal and feeds on ...
www.britannica.com/eb/article-9050505/maned-wolf - 52k - Cached - Similar pages



David Hollywood
Local time: 06:38
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8
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Thanks to all for their comments. 'Shoulder height' seems to be the standard term for wolves, elsewhere the author of my document also uses 'cruz' referring to other wild animals, so the broader term in this case seems to be more appropriate, rather than 'withers' which seems to be specific to horses and dogs.
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altura hasta la cruz
shoulder height


Explanation:
Cruz = withers, but height to withers is usually referred to as shoulder height.

Ref the Kennel Club: http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/401

Regards.

Carlos Segura
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:38
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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