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There are two possible answers to this, depending upon what you mean by your question.
If you are referring to trimming nails, including the dew claws, the answer is yes - the dew claws will grow just like all the other toe nails and they need to be trimmed on a regular basis to keep them from growing into the side of the foreleg.
If you are referring to removing dew claws, this is a decision you will need to make. Some breeds traditionally have their dew claws removed within a few days of birth as a breed standard; the reason given for this is the dew claws are very loosely attached and they risk being ripped off later in life as the dog performs its normal work. Other breeds traditionally do not have their dew claws removed; their dew claws are more firmly attached and are needed for the work they traditionally do such as digging or running over rough terrain. There is no real medical reason to remove them, so public sentiment is starting to lean towards not removing them unless you have a good reason to do so.
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Should you cut your labs dew claws for hunting?
Vets will only cut off dew claws in the first three days of being born.
Are dewclaws breed specific?
If your dog is to be shown and is Kennel Club registered, then look at its Breed Standard to see how many dew claws your dog should have and whether they should be removed. Most breeds are different and some may require the dew claws to be removed. Here is an example of some breeds rules on dew claws:Beauceron, Briard or Great Pyrenees - Double dew claws on the hind legs and single dew claws on the front legs. Never removed if the dog is to be shown.Staffordshire Bull Terrier and many other breeds - Usually only single dew claws on front legs and none on hind legs. All removed for showing.Lundehund/Puffin Hound - Double dew claws on front legs and on back legs. Should have eight in total. Never removed for showing.Rottweiler and some other breeds - Single dew claws on front legs and sometimes on back legs. Rear dew claws should be removed. Front dew claws not relevant.I cannot give you every breed's standard on dew claws, but look on the Kennel Club website for other breeds.
Are full blooded great Pyrenees born with dew claws?
All breeds of dog have atleast two dew claws (unless they are removed) but a pedigree Great Pyrenees should have a dew claw on each front leg and double dew claws on both hind legs.
Do Bichons have dew claws?
yes. i have a bichon frise and she has dew claws.
Why does a Pyrenees have double dew-claws?
I'd like to know the same. i have a Pyrenees weiller mix and she has souble dew claws. im not sure if i should get them removed.
Do the dew claws hurt the dogs?
Not at all. They are like a persons thumbs. Now, it will hurt the dog if you try to pull on it or if you clip it to short. Usually you don't have to do anything to the dogs dew claw.
Do blue heeler have due claws on their back paws?
Neither the American nor the English Kennel Club Breed Standard's for Blue Heeler's (Australian Cattle Dogs) stipulate whether or not this breed should have hind dew claws. However, most Blue Heelers do not have hind dew claws so if a puppy is born with hind dew claws, they should be removed.
How many claws does a ridgeback have?
Including the dew claw on each foreleg, Rhodesian Ridgebacks have 18 claws in total. Some Ridgebacks may also be born with dew claws on the hind legs - which should be removed for show.
What does it mean if your dog has no rear dew claws?
nothing. Most dogs do not have rear dew claws
Do border collie have dew claws?
All dogs including border collies have dew claws.
Do moose have dew claws?
No
Do red heelers have dew claws?
Yes, all dogs have atleast two dew claws unless they are removed.
