No, as all dogs have atleast two dew claws when they are born (unless they are removed).
nothing. Most dogs do not have rear dew claws
All dogs including border collies have dew claws.
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
Yes, as a general rule, all dogs have atleast two dew claws, unless they are removed.
Yes, all dogs have atleast two dew claws unless they are removed.
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.
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.
Dew claws on dogs are believed to have once served a function, possibly for traction or gripping when running or climbing. However, in modern dogs, dew claws are often considered vestigial and can sometimes be removed during a dog's early life to prevent potential injuries or issues.
Some Border Collies and Aussie Shepards have these. #2: My Maltese mix has four dew claws.
Yes, Just like dogs they have claws but wolves use there claws for hunting or fighting.
It is dew claws, and the vet simply cuts them out.