I'm sure they mean they remove the dewclaw, and this is still perfectly acceptable, and considered best to prevent later accidents. Some dogs inadvertently rip them off at a later age, and this is quite painful. Some members have had the dewclaws removed at the time of neutering, because an older puppy would have to go under antithesis to do this. Most breeders do it around 4-5 days, and it's not a painful procedure if done at this time, by a knowledgeable person. |