Actually dew claws are best removed from all dogs, regardless of breed or not being a purebred. It is because of the abovementioned....it is VERY painful if they get caught up on something or ripped off. I'm sure we have all seen many injuries of peoples pets while waiting in the vets office. Only a couple of times have I heard a dog crying out in pain...one of them was when a Lab's dew claw got ripped. The poor dog was crying so loud and constant that everyone in the waiting room was affected by its pain. It is more painful for a mature dog to get the dew claw removed and that is why they should be removed so early in the puppy's life. My Rotty doesn't have his removed so I try to watch his activities and try to keep that dangling nail clipped back. |