Guest Patty Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Do show dogs have dewclaws removed or is it optional? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brody'sMom Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 This is a guess, but I think the dew claws can be removed. Both Brody and Mia came from show breeders and had their dew claws removed as young puppies, before it was determined they were not show quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Everyone I know removes dewclaws show or not. It's usually done at just a couple days old, or under anesthesia if older. I have no doubt opinions vary on this. CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club | 2025 Calendar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patty Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Thanks so much for the responses. Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocko'sMom Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 What happens if the dew claws are not removed? I was poking around on Rocko and noticed he still has his and they 'loose'. Is this normal? He's 13 weeks now and I dodn't ask about it when I got him. He's been checked out by our vet who has trimmed his nails twice and he didn't say anything about them. Now that I've looked at them, I'm kinda scared that they may come off. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit138 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Had them removed when Bonnie was spayed. Had a problem with getting them caught on/in things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairnmania Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 What happens if the dew claws are not removed? I was poking around on Rocko and noticed he still has his and they 'loose'. Is this normal? He's 13 weeks now and I dodn't ask about it when I got him. He's been checked out by our vet who has trimmed his nails twice and he didn't say anything about them. Now that I've looked at them, I'm kinda scared that they may come off. Lynn <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Lynn, There really is no need to remove dew claws, in fact there is a French breed (Breu something or other, about the size of a German Shepherd) that has lots of them and cannot be shown without them. Most breeders remove dew claws because there is a small chance that they may get caught on bushes or other things and rip, which is really messy and bloody. They don't serve any purpose, so removing them is a precaution. If you are planning to have your dog neutered you can have the dew claws removed at the same time. Stacey Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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