[pyrnet] Dews

["kdbooth" <kdbooth@mindspring.com>]

I agree.  The double-dews are part of what makes pyrs unique.  I'm beginning
to have strong opinions on altering animals purely for cosmetic reasons in
general.  In one of my many recent visits to the vet ;-), he told me about a
woman who wanted to have her Weimeraner's ears cropped to look like Great
Dane or Dobie ears.  He tried to explain to her that it's not the standard
for the breed and would cause the dog needless pain and trauma.  He said he
wasn't going to do it but that she probably went somewhere else.

What are everyone's opinions on ear cropping, tail docking, and dew removal,
even for breeds where this is the norm?

Kim

----- Original Message -----
From: <Dancingpyr@aol.com>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] Re:Back Dewclaws -- was Grooming fee


> In a message dated 7/13/00 9:41:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> kaiser4@gulftel.com writes:
>
> << I need everyone's opinion on removing the double dews on the back
>  feet. >>
> PLEASE DON'T.  This is major surgery for these guys.  To me this surgery
is
> in the same catagory as having a cat's claws removed -- another thing I
don't
> approve of, but that's just me.  The double dews are part of the breed,
> whether you show, breed, or just have them as pets.  Our guys have all
their
> dewclaws, and they've never had a problem with them.  I'd leave well
enough
> alone, if it was my choice.
>
> Robyn
> dancingpyr@aol.com
> Taylors, SC
>
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