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Originally Posted by Beya  On the dew claws what exactly is that for? Cause when I purchased my beya she came docked and dew claws were taken out. |
Purely for safety as I was told they snag easily on carpets, blankets and such. WV Yorkies says if they are kept properly trimmed they won't cause any problems. I have just always had it done as passed along by my mentor. But if it really is not that big of a problem to have them, maybe it is not needed. I have decided not to breed anymore, so I won't be in the decision making seat.
I know the tails or claws site do not cause them any lasting discomfort. Just a squeal when they do it (and I think that is the dew claws not the tails so much). I also had them do 1-2 dissolving stitches and the glue. Never had any problems with the tails and no one complained even when a litter mate decided to chew on them. So, it is not a big cruelty issue. I think it is no more a big deal than piercing your ears, maybe less so as ears so often infect, and none of my puppies ever did.