In a message dated 98-05-23 21:02:34 EDT, you write: << One of my males has single dewclaws on each hind leg, it's not uncommon. >> Hi Mitzi While we do see the occassional single dew claw in the rear I would hope it is uncommon. I think your point is that it is seen occassionally. I just did not want newer readers to infer anything from the "not uncommon" words. Joe