I was interested to know how people felt about dew claws, or fore claws as some refer to them.

Do you think they should be removed or left alone?

Do you think this should be done by a vet at 1 to 2 days old or could an experienced breeder do it?

Do you think firmly attached ones should be left but the losse kind be removed?

any thoughts welcome

my border collie still has dew claws on his back legs as the breeder didnt believe in having them removed, he suffers no problems with them at the moment, however if he did I would have them removed.

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for me its like tails/testes leve them well alone

I think if they are causing the dog pain they should be removed.
I think if they are show dogs and will be penalised for having them they should be removed.
I think only vets should be allowed to remove them or it will open the floodgates for irresponsible owners doing it incorrectly.
Thats what I think.

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Lifes roads are for journeys, not destinations!

i agree with ya ,i was only kidding in my last post!

I love it when people agree with me! It doesnt happen often...

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Lifes roads are for journeys, not destinations!

I feel if they don't cause a hassle leave them alone, I've never had a problem with my dogs, but I know people that have, including double front dew claws. Some dogs can catch them when jumping, I now a lot of flyball dogs wear protecters to prevent injury.

us bull terrier owners gotta stick to-gether lol !

To right - If I get picked on here i'll stand behind you Gary!..

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I agree with you but reading up on the subject it has become apparent that a lot of breeders do actualy do it themselfs as more vets are becoming reluctant to do it

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