yes, for hunting and protection
No, as all dogs have atleast two dew claws when they are born (unless they are removed).
Yes they do. All dogs do.
No they are like dogs.
Yes, as a general rule, all dogs have atleast two dew claws, unless they are removed.
All dogs including border collies have dew claws.
Yes, all dogs have atleast two dew claws unless they are removed.
Retractable claws are claws that can be extended when needed and can be withdrawn into the paw, and out of the way, when not needed. Cats have retractable claws.
Dew claws on the back legs are rarer but not unusual. All dogs have atleast two dew claws unless they are removed. They serve no functional purpose and are just primitive digits.
if they have front OR back dewclaws they have 18 claws if they have front AND back dew claws they have 20 and if they have no dew claws then 16 claws.same goes for large dogs
No, dog's claws are not retractable.
All breed dogs have five claws so, Golden Retrievers have a fifth claw called a DEWCLAW.
Male dogs can have dew claws on their front and back legs, but it varies by breed and individual. Dew claws are essentially a dog's thumb, and they are more common on the front legs than the back legs. Some dog breeds are specifically bred to have double dew claws on their back legs.