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To PFoley - Torn dew claw
Lynne wrote: Since I may adopt a Labrador (or a GSD or a mutt) very soon, what are the risks for retrievers with in tact dew claws and how can I minimize them? I'm not a fan of elective surgery of any kind. Just read the post I missed explaining this. So never mind! |
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To PFoley - Torn dew claw
Lynne wrote: This is a very informative thread. I always assumed dew claws should be removed when pups are first born. I adopted my beagle/hound(?) mix with dew claws in tact and have always been concerned about them since we spend a lot of time hiking/running in the woods. She has so far not had a single issue, and now I'm glad she wasn't mutilated unnecessarily! Since I may adopt a Labrador (or a GSD or a mutt) very soon, what are the risks for retrievers with in tact dew claws and how can I minimize them? I'm not a fan of elective surgery of any kind. My husband and I also have had coonhounds for a very long time. The breed standards for the major coonhound breeds (affiliated with the UKC registry, in connection with which the breeds were developed) state that it is a disqualification for a hound to have its dewclaws removed. We have not seen a hound without dewclaws, nor heard of a serious dewclaw injury. These dogs do their work in the woods on dark nights (cloudy or new moon, usually, as raccoons are less active on moonlit nights). The footing is often terrible. I don't know if the difference between retrievers and hounds lies in the temperament of the dogs, retrievers tending to be physically heedless and hounds more careful, or the construction of their feet, or what. It does not surprise me, however, that your hound mix is capable of running through the woods without injury. Amy Dahl |
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To PFoley - Torn dew claw
Amy Dahl wrote: Lynne wrote: This is a very informative thread. I always assumed dew claws should be removed when pups are first born. I adopted my beagle/hound(?) mix with dew claws in tact and have always been concerned about them since we spend a lot of time hiking/running in the woods. She has so far not had a single issue, and now I'm glad she wasn't mutilated unnecessarily! Since I may adopt a Labrador (or a GSD or a mutt) very soon, what are the risks for retrievers with in tact dew claws and how can I minimize them? I'm not a fan of elective surgery of any kind. My husband and I also have had coonhounds for a very long time. The breed standards for the major coonhound breeds (affiliated with the UKC registry, in connection with which the breeds were developed) state that it is a disqualification for a hound to have its dewclaws removed. We have not seen a hound without dewclaws, nor heard of a serious dewclaw injury. These dogs do their work in the woods on dark nights (cloudy or new moon, usually, as raccoons are less active on moonlit nights). The footing is often terrible. I don't know if the difference between retrievers and hounds lies in the temperament of the dogs, retrievers tending to be physically heedless and hounds more careful, or the construction of their feet, or what. It does not surprise me, however, that your hound mix is capable of running through the woods without injury. Amy Dahl She's also a very good rockclimber!! I'm suddenly very happy my girl still has her dew claws! |
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To PFoley - Torn dew claw
diddy wrote:
We discussed removing Tucks when he was born, but he had two siblings (one died) in precarious danger. We decided it would put their lives in jeopardy to do any added stress, such as dew claw removal. One died anyway 3 days later. If we removed his, this might have caused the mother to lick the one that was different, causing problems. So Tuck got to keep his. Only thing is, Tuck is currently training in Search and Rescue. His dew claws stick out (although are firmly attached) In his breed, they are always firmly attached, but close lying. His stick out like thumbs. I fear they will catch and rip. I wish I had removed them when he was born, and if he does rip them, at somepoint, I will have them both removed. Until that date, he gets to keep them. We faced a similar problem with Lucky and Sugar. I think there was still a third littermate alive on the third day, when we usually do the dewclaws--maybe more than one. With the puppies failing as they were, we didn't want to add *any* stress. We waited. I can't remember what day we eventually did them. I actually proposed leaving them, but John was adamant. It was before their eyes opened, and before their dam got mastitis, which was around day 12. Amy Dahl |
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