dew claws

[rogue 9]

I've heard all the horror stories about dogs ripping them off etc,but in 30 years of keeping and working dogs ive never seen any bad dew claw injuries.I have one with and one without,and a mate who never removes them from his litters.I guess its down to personal choice,they are there for a purpose at the end of the day.

TERRIERS TAILS ARE BILL I TAKE IT YOURN ARNT DOCKED

Terriers tails are often used as handles, if they were long and thin they would probably come off. But dew claws can usefull especially on terriers, holding, climbing etc.

There not usefull on a running dog

Dew claw on running dogs are pointless ive had 2 litters of pups and removed them my self . Its best if u do it within the fist week of them being born

[No messin 2]

Some dog's have dew claws which stick out, also depends on the ground you are running on.

I have dog's with and without dew claws and although I havent had any trouble I'd prefer they were off as a pup.

[pilgrim1982 0]

my dog with dew claws sometimes uses them to grip the ground when he turns or and slides backward he digs them in to get grip. My other dog without dew claws doesn't have any problems turning either even though he has none. They have a different running style though. I don't think they are necessary but some dogs can probably use them to a certain extent for gripping. Best to be on the safe side though if it is going to be a problem.

[littlefish 585]

I had one of my terriers dew claws removed by the vet because he kept damaging them (each one of them about twice every year)and it caused him grief while they hardened up and grew back. Now when i say his dew claws were removed, the whole 'thumb' digit was removed right from the joint, not just the growing nail. He was right as rain in about 7-10 days. His nails got injured no matter how short i clipped them - and hell, was that a stressful activity for him and me!

 

The bitch has never had problems with hers and i don't even clip them. I guess at the saying goes - they are all individuals. If i had another dog who suffered from this problem i would definitley consider the operation. If the dog was not bothered in anyway, i wouldn't.

[courtney32 1]

I've heard all the horror stories about dogs ripping them off etc,but in 30 years of keeping and working dogs ive never seen any bad dew claw injuries.I have one with and one without,and a mate who never removes them from his litters.I guess its down to personal choice,they are there for a purpose at the end of the day.

TERRIERS TAILS ARE BILL I TAKE IT YOURN ARNT DOCKED

Terriers tails are often used as handles, if they were long and thin they would probably come off. But dew claws can usefull especially on terriers, holding, climbing etc.

sorry lee but first of all if you dock a terriers tail it will not effect its thickness .secondly a dew claw as no tendons running to them so they would be feck all use for climbing. and thirdley if your pulling a terrier by its tail you would hold it at its base surley

[zap 4]

how much does it cost to get them removed off older dogs?

93 quid it cost me

[sniffer 167]

my dog with dew claws sometimes uses them to grip the ground when he turns or and slides backward he digs them in to get grip. My other dog without dew claws doesn't have any problems turning either even though he has none. They have a different running style though. I don't think they are necessary but some dogs can probably use them to a certain extent for gripping. Best to be on the safe side though if it is going to be a problem.

Grip sorry mate but i disagree,useless

[rogue 9]

my dog with dew claws sometimes uses them to grip the ground when he turns or and slides backward he digs them in to get grip. My other dog without dew claws doesn't have any problems turning either even though he has none. They have a different running style though. I don't think they are necessary but some dogs can probably use them to a certain extent for gripping. Best to be on the safe side though if it is going to be a problem.

Grip sorry mate but i disagree,useless

Totaly agree mate how can they be used for grip when theres no tendons or ligerment attached to them

[leegreen 2,169]

I've heard all the horror stories about dogs ripping them off etc,but in 30 years of keeping and working dogs ive never seen any bad dew claw injuries.I have one with and one without,and a mate who never removes them from his litters.I guess its down to personal choice,they are there for a purpose at the end of the day.

TERRIERS TAILS ARE BILL I TAKE IT YOURN ARNT DOCKED

Terriers tails are often used as handles, if they were long and thin they would probably come off. But dew claws can usefull especially on terriers, holding, climbing etc.

There not usefull on a running dog

One of mine has, one hasn't. Someone told me they can be usefull for holding large game but I'm not sure. Thought it was only a cat ting.

[sniffer 167]

I've heard all the horror stories about dogs ripping them off etc,but in 30 years of keeping and working dogs ive never seen any bad dew claw injuries.I have one with and one without,and a mate who never removes them from his litters.I guess its down to personal choice,they are there for a purpose at the end of the day.

TERRIERS TAILS ARE BILL I TAKE IT YOURN ARNT DOCKED

Terriers tails are often used as handles, if they were long and thin they would probably come off. But dew claws can usefull especially on terriers, holding, climbing etc.

There not usefull on a running dog

One of mine has, one hasn't. Someone told me they can be usefull for holding large game but I'm not sure. Thought it was only a cat ting.

If your running a leopard leave em on

[zap 4]

I've heard all the horror stories about dogs ripping them off etc,but in 30 years of keeping and working dogs ive never seen any bad dew claw injuries.I have one with and one without,and a mate who never removes them from his litters.I guess its down to personal choice,they are there for a purpose at the end of the day.

TERRIERS TAILS ARE BILL I TAKE IT YOURN ARNT DOCKED

Terriers tails are often used as handles, if they were long and thin they would probably come off. But dew claws can usefull especially on terriers, holding, climbing etc.

There not usefull on a running dog

One of mine has, one hasn't. Someone told me they can be usefull for holding large game but I'm not sure. Thought it was only a cat ting.

If your running a leopard leave em on

[leegreen 2,169]

I've heard all the horror stories about dogs ripping them off etc,but in 30 years of keeping and working dogs ive never seen any bad dew claw injuries.I have one with and one without,and a mate who never removes them from his litters.I guess its down to personal choice,they are there for a purpose at the end of the day.

TERRIERS TAILS ARE BILL I TAKE IT YOURN ARNT DOCKED

Terriers tails are often used as handles, if they were long and thin they would probably come off. But dew claws can usefull especially on terriers, holding, climbing etc.

sorry lee but first of all if you dock a terriers tail it will not effect its thickness .secondly a dew claw as no tendons running to them so they would be feck all use for climbing. and thirdley if your pulling a terrier by its tail you would hold it at its base surley

So your terriers tails are the same thickness all the way along. A docked tail is ment to be a good hand full so you can only grab it by the base hence the need for docking. And have you ever been scratched by a dew claw when a dog is struggling, they get quite a bit of purchase. In a small dog like a terrier that could be a grip or slip situation.

ner ner na ner ner !

Edited February 1, 2008 by leegreen

[courtney32 1]

I've heard all the horror stories about dogs ripping them off etc,but in 30 years of keeping and working dogs ive never seen any bad dew claw injuries.I have one with and one without,and a mate who never removes them from his litters.I guess its down to personal choice,they are there for a purpose at the end of the day.

TERRIERS TAILS ARE BILL I TAKE IT YOURN ARNT DOCKED

Terriers tails are often used as handles, if they were long and thin they would probably come off. But dew claws can usefull especially on terriers, holding, climbing etc.

There not usefull on a running dog

One of mine has, one hasn't. Someone told me they can be usefull for holding large game but I'm not sure. Thought it was only a cat ting.

lee you are full of sh--te arnt you

[leegreen 2,169]

I've heard all the horror stories about dogs ripping them off etc,but in 30 years of keeping and working dogs ive never seen any bad dew claw injuries.I have one with and one without,and a mate who never removes them from his litters.I guess its down to personal choice,they are there for a purpose at the end of the day.

TERRIERS TAILS ARE BILL I TAKE IT YOURN ARNT DOCKED

Terriers tails are often used as handles, if they were long and thin they would probably come off. But dew claws can usefull especially on terriers, holding, climbing etc.

There not usefull on a running dog

One of mine has, one hasn't. Someone told me they can be usefull for holding large game but I'm not sure. Thought it was only a cat ting.

lee you are full of sh--te arnt you

why get all funny, someone put up a topic for discussion, I have got many years of experience and you just want an arguement. I personally would have them removed but you need to have a dig at every thing I say. Read what I post I am not trying to be awkward just trying to raise a point. Just because you dont like what I say word for word. Just disagree, dont start flinging insults because your miles away in the comfort of you own room.

Edited February 1, 2008 by leegreen

[lurcherchavvy 3]

getting a little heated in here

 

i put up a topic on dew claws and got told to cut them off at the base when they are 1 or 2 days old my dogs had a few problems with them so i thought i would get them off the litter i am having soon