dew claw removal suggestions video maybe?

[Buster Brown]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I am not sure why they crop the ears of many breeds? I can not think of anyreason except cosmetic..but perhaps larege breed owners know. I am happy they do not do it to Yorkies..I think I would learn to love a flop in in that case..
As to tails and declaws...that is done so young and only causes momentary discomfort. I am just not fond of a tail on a Yorkie and that is purely cosmetic..although they are cleaner and easier to keep clean with a tail covering the back end.JMO..and as to declaws, they can and do get caught in stuff...can be ripped out...but that is no reason to remove them on an adult... don't forget to clip the nail...as a former groomer I have seen them grow into the skin because the owner did not realize they even had them...

I did not realize that there would be a nail. I will check with my groomer. Thank you so very much for your information.

[Infinity]

I trust more in the technique used by the breeders because of their experience with breeding over years. Also after looking and comparing videos from both vets and breeders, I stay with the clamp & twist rather than the slice & stitch.

*Be strong when watching* (I am overly sensitive towards animals )
The vet videos are far more creepy... I almost cry with the pup in this video:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyxfYK9dV5E&feature=related"]Dew claw removal and tail docking[/url]

Breeder's way, I can see less pain inflicted.

Dew claws removal

Tail docking

But if any, I would rather not dock the tail and I am glad it is illegal in Europe and hopefully soon everywhere. I have a yorkie with her full tail because I was able to choose and I love it! She wags it beautifully with the long coat like a nice fan and when she wants a treat she comes sit by your side, puts her paw on your leg whilst looking into your eyes wagging her tail aaawww to die for!!!

But with dew claws I think it may be necessary as they do get stuck at times in rope toys or playing outside. My Nina once had it happen but luckily it was only her nail which broke and not a torn finger. Sadly, I had not thought about dew claws when she was a pup, otherwise I would have had it done. But for the tail, there has never been any trouble with it. Maybe it is more necessary in working breeds.