Re: [PyrNet-L] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.19991110/dewclaws Vets and Breeders too!

[dsmith@iolinc.net (Smith, Deborah)]

    Pyrs have always had double dew claws, even working ones.  Originally,
in the Pyrenees Mountains, where they often fought off wolves and bear they
still had their dew claws.  I think, and I'm sorry, that whoever told you
this is full of it.  My dogs work, are shown and are also family pets, they
have their dew claws and nothing (so far, anyway) bad has happened.  These
"breeders" need to learn more about "their" breed.

Chrissy
Rajah and Moses
West Union, WV
dsmith@iolinc.net




>   My first pyr had his dew claws removed very early. <
>In fact, in  reading about pyr's later, I couldn't<
>figure out what dew claws were.  I kept looking at<
>Spooky's feet and not seeing anything.  When I finally<
>saw what they were suppose to look like, I checked<
>Spooky's feet again and saw the scars.  Spooky never<
>had a problem with me handling his feet, and the area<
>was never tender.<
>   I have since learned that some breeders remove them<
>on very young puppies.  I was told it was done for<
>dogs going into working environments to prevent<
>tearing.  While for companion dogs it doesn't seem<
>necessary, and for show dogs it is unacceptable, does<
>the same apply for working dogs?  If there is a<
>genuine risk of tearing, a surgical amputation while<
>the bone is still very soft might be a better option.<
>On the other hand, I don't know how likely tearing of<
>the dew claws would be for a working dog.<
>                  Brandy<
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