Very interesting, I'm always upset when a breeder says they don't do the dewclaws, if a knowledgeable person does it, it's painless for the puppies and some good breeders say that the puppy doesn't even make a noise with removal. Of course, as they get older dewclaws can cause many problems, including ripping them off, and this can be serious. Removal at an older age is much more complicated. I'm glad you noticed the problem, if you still have contact with the breeder, I hope you tell her about it, because so many think if they don't hear anything negative, that it means what they are doing works. I read all the time; "I've been doing this for 25 years, and haven't got one complaint." |