Thanks
MY little man is not ready to be neutered yet, he is only 3 months old. But he did go to the vet last week to have his innoculations and the vet said that this happens mainly because the breeders do not bring puppies in straight away to have their tails docked anymore (it's illegal in South Africa). Usually the vet would remove the tails and dew claws all in one go because at a really early age their is minimal bleeding and it's not a big deal.
He suggested when he is neutered or if he comes in for a teeth clean or ear clean in future they will remove them while he is under. for now he has just said be careful while combing his legs and watch that he doesnt hook them on anything.
My female has hers still but they are a full claw. the vet also said that the reason they sometimes become like this is because the claw is not used at all and actually serves no real purpose and because it never has any pressure on it and isnt used, it never develops like the rest of the claws.
as long as it is not hurting him im happy and it isnt for now so we can sort it out in a few months when he is older and ready to be neutered.