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BPO Grooming Forum => Discussions & Information on Grooming => : Viking Lady October 28, 2008, 04:06:33 PM

: dew claws
: Viking Lady October 28, 2008, 04:06:33 PM

I have been reading some posts about trimming dew claws, and wrote briefly on another post subject about having them removed. I think Luke has the floppy dew claws. I guess that is detached. Why would some Pyrs have one kind and others have another kind? Am I right in understanding that you all think the detached ones should be removed so they won't get caught on things? We are in a fenced back yard situation so won't be out in the woods or anything. Or does that not even matter?

: Re: dew claws
: Tonda October 29, 2008, 02:56:05 AM

If your pup is not having problems with them and your vet says they're secure and fine (that they're normal, attached, dew claws) leave 'em as they are.

: Re: dew claws
: Ursa October 29, 2008, 03:08:05 PM

Double dew claws are part of what makes a Pyr.  Ursa's are kind of floppy and a pain to trim around but I'd never consider removing thm. 

: Re: dew claws
: Viking Lady October 29, 2008, 03:12:59 PM

Thank you. I have decided the same from what I've heard on here. I didn't want to mess with nature unless it was risky to keep them on.