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Originally Posted by ilovemyabbie do the claws? sorry... didn't think about it.. we are doing the tails tonight. but the breeder i used for the stud... said she never does the claws... does it matter? |
The breed standard says something like the rear dew claws are "usually" removed and the front ones CAN be but I don't think either is "required by the standard. It is wored such as to be optional but not a fault.
There are some people who believe that the dew claws are there for a reason, just as the long tail is, to help a dog athletically. They can dig into the ground for better traction when stopping and making sharp turns etc. and they use their tail as a rudder when they swim and as a sign and expression in communicating with other dogs and people. I persoanlly think both procedures are unnecessary but am trying hard to be understanding of those who feel they must conform to the standard.
Edited to clarify that I am not a breeder!