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   Do dogs have dewclaws on their back legs?

   • Some breeds also have detached dewclaws on their back legs. A detached dewclaw has no tendons. It’s basically a loose nail hanging off the skin. Sometimes these are called dangling dewclaws. A few breeds, like the Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Lundehund, have double dewclaws. That means they have not one, but two dewclaws on each back leg.

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   What is a dewclaw in a dog?

   • The dewclaw is the small, non-weight-bearing toe on the inside of a dog’s front or back leg. Almost all dogs have dewclaws on their front paws, but some will also have dewclaws on their hind limbs. Certain breeds, such as the Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherds, will have a double dewclaw, meaning that they have two extra toes on the back feet.

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   How to prevent dog dewclaw injuries?

   • The best way to prevent dog dewclaw injuries is to trim the nail regularly. Some dogs will need the dewclaw nails trimmed more frequently than others, depending on how quickly their nails grow. When the dewclaw is kept short, it’s far less likely to become broken and torn.

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   Why do dogs have front dewclaws?

   • The dewclaw helps stabilize the carpus (the wrist) of the lead leg by touching the ground when a dog is in a gallop or canter. The dewclaw digs into the ground providing support to the limb when dogs turn. For this reason, dogs who compete in agility or other dog sports can benefit from having front dewclaws.

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   Oct 10, 2023 · What Are Dog Dewclaws? By Harriet Meyers. Updated: Oct 10, 2023 | 3 Minutes. nail care. paws. dewclaws. When grooming your dog or checking them for lumps and bumps, you may have noticed what...

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   Feb 10, 2023 · What is the dewclaw on a dog? Does it have a purpose, or should it be removed to prevent later problems or injuries? Learn the answers to these questions and more with our expert veterinarian, here.

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   Dec 5, 2023 · Common injuries include torn or broken, overgrown, ingrown or infected dewclaws. If a dog has dewclaws, they must be commonly checked especially for overgrowth. The best way to prevent dog dewclaw injuries is to trim the nail regularly.

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   Dec 9, 2021 · Does your dog need their dewclaws? Should you remove your dog's dewclaws or let them be? Read a veterinarian's take on why they're best left alone.

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   Mar 12, 2024 · A dewclaw is a fifth digit, complete with a nail, that sits a few inches above a dog’s paw. It’s sometimes called a dog’s “thumb” due to its position on the paw. Dewclaws may look like an evolutionary leftover, but they’re actually important for a dog’s balance when they run.

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   Mar 21, 2022 · The dewclaws are the claw that you will see on the inside of the front legs, further up the legs than the actual paw. Normally they are only present on the front legs, but some breeds of dog also have them on the back legs too.

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    Aug 26, 2021 · Dog’s dewclaws are the small digits slightly higher up a dog’s leg than their other toes. They are similar to human thumbs. All dogs are born with front dewclaws, and some have hind and front dewclaws too. Hind dewclaws tend to be less well attached and floppier than front dewclaws, so they are more likely to get damaged.