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Yorksmama · 01-01-2008, 11:06 AM

What is the significance of Dew Claws/Nails and why are they removed?

browniesmom622 · 01-01-2008, 11:23 AM

they get removed because they can get caught on things & get ripped out
& im not sure but i think the yt standard says they must be removed for showing but im not 100% on that

MyFairLacy · 01-01-2008, 06:16 PM

Dewclaws are just an extra appendage...they have absolutely no purpose that I'm aware of. They are removed because dogs have a neater appearance without them and dewclaws tend to get caught on things and rip

For My Coby · 01-01-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorksmama

What is the significance of Dew Claws/Nails and why are they removed?

Thanks for asking Yorksmama. I had always wondered that myself. You take it for granted but don't even really know why.

Bizzymammabee · 01-01-2008, 06:18 PM

dewclaws that are left intact can be problematic if you don't stay on top of keeping them trimmed. I don't see any usage for them.

Tinker'sMommy · 01-01-2008, 06:19 PM

Tinkerbell has her dew clews and she has no problems........When she has her puppies I had the puppies removed though......I also have a maltese who has dew clews. I did buy them both in South Korea......So maybe they dont do it there

daisy mae06 · 01-01-2008, 06:25 PM

Interesting...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewclaw

mizzwanned · 01-01-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

dewclaws that are left intact can be problematic if you don't stay on top of keeping them trimmed. I don't see any usage for them.

Very true! London's are so long and she doesn't let me cut them, when i do get to cut them i only get to cut a tiny bit.

omega · 01-02-2008, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Very true! London's are so long and she doesn't let me cut them, when i do get to cut them i only get to cut a tiny bit.

I have one with dewclaws and they are much harder to clip than the regular nails.

domesticated08 · 01-02-2008, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

Interesting...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewclaw

Good Morning, Lori!! Good info...TFS

Yorksmama · 01-02-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

Interesting...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewclaw

Good article. I have three Yorkies that I bought that the dewclaws were removed so when my Lily had a pup I decided that I would have her pups dewclaws removed as well. I also had the tail docked. So sad to listen to the pup cry when it was done, but she is fine now.

kezza · 01-03-2008, 07:08 AM

Pixie still has hers and she has an un-docked tail. her Dew claws are getting quite long now so i'm going to get them trimmed when she has her 1st haircut on the 10th january.

Yorkiekids · 01-03-2008, 08:26 AM

Great post. I always wondered what the purpose was too.

01-01-2008, 11:06 AM	#1
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01-01-2008, 11:23 AM	#2
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New york Posts: 9,149 Blog Entries: 2	they get removed because they can get caught on things & get ripped out & im not sure but i think the yt standard says they must be removed for showing but im not 100% on that __________________ Lenora Brownie- Kayko- Austin & the rest of the zoo! We Love our Yt Angel! “A dog is not almost-human, and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such”

01-01-2008, 06:16 PM	#3
MyFairLacy Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 9,635	Dewclaws are just an extra appendage...they have absolutely no purpose that I'm aware of. They are removed because dogs have a neater appearance without them and dewclaws tend to get caught on things and rip __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

01-01-2008, 06:18 PM	#5
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,021	dewclaws that are left intact can be problematic if you don't stay on top of keeping them trimmed. I don't see any usage for them. __________________ Beth mommie to Zoey & Toby Proud member of Petite Pups United! RIP Lulu. My world will never be the same without you. 12/31/07

01-01-2008, 06:19 PM	#6
Tinker'sMommy YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 2,015	Tinkerbell has her dew clews and she has no problems........When she has her puppies I had the puppies removed though......I also have a maltese who has dew clews. I did buy them both in South Korea......So maybe they dont do it there __________________ TINKERBELL, CHIQUITO, AND MOMMY MICKIE

01-01-2008, 06:25 PM	#7
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,480	I found this Interesting... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewclaw __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org checkmeout>>http://www.myspace.com/tokayla

01-03-2008, 07:08 AM	#12
kezza Love my Princess Pixie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 2,740	Pixie still has hers and she has an un-docked tail. her Dew claws are getting quite long now so i'm going to get them trimmed when she has her 1st haircut on the 10th january. __________________ Princess Pixie Pooh..3lbs of pure naughtiness!Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell..

01-03-2008, 08:26 AM	#13
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,428	Great post. I always wondered what the purpose was too. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion