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AKC standards in breeds are very strict, and the organization has standards about double dew claws. Very few breeds are allowed double dew claws, but one breed in which they are acceptable is the Great Pyrenees.

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What animal has double dew claws?

Dogs. Here are a few breeds that are known to have double dew claws: 1) Puffin Hound/Lundehund 2) Pyrenean Shepherd 3) Beauceron 4) Briard 5) Pyrenean Mountain Dog 6) Pyrenean Mastiff


How you can recognize a dog breed?

I tend to look at the structural body shape and size (particularly the ears, tail and abdomen); fur length, colour, and texture; tail length and shape (curled or straight);and I look for unique features like dewclaws, double dewclaws, wrinkled skin, tongue colour, that kind of thing.


Do female dogs have dewclaws?

Yes, female dogs can have dewclaws, just like male dogs. Dewclaws are small, thumb-like digits located on the inner side of a dog's leg, and their presence is not determined by the dog's sex but rather by breed and individual anatomy. Some breeds may have dewclaws on their front legs, while others may have them on both front and hind legs, and some may have them removed for various reasons.


I heard that Labs do not have dewclaws but I am fostering what I think is 100 percent lab that has rear dewclaws - is that possible?

You may have heard that they do not have dewclaws, but it depends on the dog. Sometimes they do have rear dewclaws and sometimes they don't. It depends on what genes the dog got from its parents


Do Bernese mountain dogs have double dewclaws in the hind quarters?

The Bernese Mountain Dog is not a breed known for having double dew claws, and for showing all the dew claws are usually removed. Breeds that are desired to have double dew claws on their hind legs are Beauceron's, Briard's, Pyrenean Mountain Dog's/Great Pyrenees and Lundehund's. Although some Bernese Mountain Dog's may be born with extra dew claws, they should be removed if the Dog is to be shown as some judges may class this as a fault.


Do dogs have dew claws?

Yes, dogs have dewclaws, which are the small, vestigial toes located higher up on their legs, similar to the position of our thumbs. Dewclaws can be found on both the front and hind legs of some dog breeds, and they may have a purpose for providing stability during activities such as running and turning. Some breed standards require dewclaws to be removed for certain dog breeds.


What is a dewclaw?

They are used to help hold bones etc. while eating. Some dogs with larger dewclaws use them for better balance when running. Some dogs do not use them at all. It depends on the size of the dog and breed.


7 letter words ending with double f?

* mastiff (a breed of dog)


Why remove a dogs dew claw?

It is not a necessity to remove dewclaws on any breed of dog. Some working dogs, herders and hunters, will have had theirs removed to prevent it from catching on something and causing injury to the dog.


Can toy breed have large breed dog?

No, a dog that is a toy breed has to reproduce with a dog of the same breed. This means that they will produce the same breed of dog. And not a dog out of the toy column.


Buck is what kind of dog?

Buck is the dog in the book, The Call of the Wild. Buck is mixed breed dog. He is a St. Bernard-Scotch Collie.


Do akita's have front dew claws?

Yes, Akitas typically have front dewclaws, which are small, additional toes located higher up on the front legs. These dewclaws can vary in size and presence among individual dogs, but they are generally considered a standard feature of the breed. Some owners choose to have them removed for various reasons, but this is a personal decision and not a breed requirement.