Question About Dew Claws

StormyMoon · Member Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 107 Location: Texas

I was watching the puppies tonite and noticed the female and brindle both have 5 claws on all 4 paws.

But Cazador only has them in the front but not the back meaning he has 5 claws up front and only 4 in back.

which is normal?

Shineillusion · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 1:27 am Post subject:

I don't think it's really a matter of normal. Either way is normal. Some breeds, like Shih Tzus, will often have dew claws on all four feet, while other breeds will usually only have them on the front. Some breeds require all four, while the Great Pyrs are required to have a double dew claw on the rear feet.

StormyMoon · Member Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 107 Location: Texas

oh ok , these are pit bull puppies and I wasn't sure if that was normal or not ! I know some people remove the dew claws but I didnt know if they still do that for pits...