{"id":149089,"date":"2022-09-14T15:41:06","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T15:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/"},"modified":"2022-09-15T05:56:33","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T05:56:33","slug":"do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/","title":{"rendered":"Do all dogs have dew claws?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Do_all_dogs_have_dew_claws\" title=\"Do all dogs have dew claws?\">Do all dogs have dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#What_breed_has_dew_claws\" title=\"What breed has dew claws?\">What breed has dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Which_dog_breeds_have_dew_claws_on_back_legs\" title=\"Which dog breeds have dew claws on back legs?\">Which dog breeds have dew claws on back legs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Do_all_dogs_have_back_dewclaws\" title=\"Do all dogs have back dewclaws?\">Do all dogs have back dewclaws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Why_does_my_dog_not_have_dew_claws\" title=\"Why does my dog not have dew claws?\">Why does my dog not have dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Should_you_remove_dogs_dew_claws\" title=\"Should you remove dogs dew claws?\">Should you remove dogs dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_a_dogs_dew_claw\" title=\"What is the purpose of a dog&#8217;s dew claw?\">What is the purpose of a dog&#8217;s dew claw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#What_dog_breed_has_rear_dew_claws\" title=\"What dog breed has rear dew claws?\">What dog breed has rear dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Do_all_dog_breeds_have_dewclaws\" title=\"Do all dog breeds have dewclaws?\">Do all dog breeds have dewclaws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#What_dogs_use_their_dew_claws\" title=\"What dogs use their dew claws?\">What dogs use their dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#What_animal_has_a_dew_claw\" title=\"What animal has a dew claw?\">What animal has a dew claw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#What_breeds_have_hind_leg_dew_claws\" title=\"What breeds have hind leg dew claws?\">What breeds have hind leg dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Do_all_dogs_have_dewclaws_on_back_legs\" title=\"Do all dogs have dewclaws on back legs?\">Do all dogs have dewclaws on back legs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_rear_dew_claws\" title=\"Why does my dog have rear dew claws?\">Why does my dog have rear dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#What_small_dog_breeds_have_rear_dewclaws\" title=\"What small dog breeds have rear dewclaws?\">What small dog breeds have rear dewclaws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#What_breed_of_dog_has_back_dew_claws\" title=\"What breed of dog has back dew claws?\">What breed of dog has back dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Why_do_some_dogs_not_have_back_dew_claws\" title=\"Why do some dogs not have back dew claws?\">Why do some dogs not have back dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Do_all_dogs_have_dew_claws_on_their_back_legs\" title=\"Do all dogs have dew claws on their back legs?\">Do all dogs have dew claws on their back legs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Should_you_have_rear_dewclaws_removed\" title=\"Should you have rear dewclaws removed?\">Should you have rear dewclaws removed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Do_all_dogs_have_a_dew_claw\" title=\"Do all dogs have a dew claw?\">Do all dogs have a dew claw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/#Are_dew_claws_necessary\" title=\"Are dew claws necessary?\">Are dew claws necessary?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dogs_have_dew_claws\"><\/span>Do all dogs have dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>all dogs have front dew claws, only some breeds, such as the Great Pyrenees or Briard, have hind leg dew claws, too. While they are part of the breed standard, they are typically perceived as abnormal on other dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your question: Can dogs grow new dew claws?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_has_dew_claws\"><\/span>What breed has dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Chewy, there are several breeds that sport both rear and double dewclaws, including <b>Portuguese sheepdogs, Icelandic sheepdogs, Saint Bernards, and briards, to name a few.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7fMPRR_fHpU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_dog_breeds_have_dew_claws_on_back_legs\"><\/span>Which dog breeds have dew claws on back legs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The following breeds should have rear dewclaws.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pyrenean Mountain Dog (Great Pyrenees): single or double-dewclaws.<\/li>\n<li>Icelandic Sheepdog: double preferred.<\/li>\n<li>Cao Fila de Sao Miguel: single rear dewclaws.<\/li>\n<li>St.<\/li>\n<li>Estrela Mountain Dog: single or double.<\/li>\n<li>East Siberian Laika: double.<\/li>\n<li>Anatolian Shepherd: double.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dogs_have_back_dewclaws\"><\/span>Do all dogs have back dewclaws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today, most dogs have dewclaws only on their front paws, and <b>it is rare to find them on their back paws. However in several breeds, such as the Great Pyrenees and Briards, rear dewclaws are common, they may even have a double dewclaw! It is not uncommon for dogs with injury-prone dewclaws to have them removed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_not_have_dew_claws\"><\/span>Why does my dog not have dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All dogs are born with front dewclaws, says Dogster. If your dog is missing his front dewclaws, <b>it is likely because they were removed by his breeder while he was young. More often than not, dewclaws do not bother most dogs and can sometimes be used by a dog when cleaning to rub his eyes or parts of his face.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_remove_dogs_dew_claws\"><\/span>Should you remove dogs dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because front dewclaws serve an important purpose, <b>they should not be removed unless there is a very good reason to do so. In rare cases, a dogs dewclaw may be severely injured or develop a disease (e.g., a cancerous tumor) and removal under those circumstances would certainly be in the dogs best interests.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_a_dogs_dew_claw\"><\/span>What is the purpose of a dog&#8217;s dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dewclaw <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breed_has_rear_dew_claws\"><\/span>What dog breed has rear dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Norwegian Lundehund dog is extra special as it is not only expected to have double-dewclaws on its rear paws but also six toes on its front paws too. These additional toes are believed to be responsible for the dogs extreme agility which it needs for its traditional role of puffin hunting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dog_breeds_have_dewclaws\"><\/span>Do all dog breeds have dewclaws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>all dogs have front dew claws, only some breeds, such as the Great Pyrenees or Briard, have hind leg dew claws, too. While they are part of the breed standard, they are typically perceived as abnormal on other dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_use_their_dew_claws\"><\/span>What dogs use their dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>All dog breeds are born with front dewclaws. Only a handful of breeds, such as the Icelandic sheepdog and Saint Bernard, have them on their back paws as well. If you dont see any dewclaws on your pooch, its probably because the breeder had them removed shortly after birth, says Marks.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.morrisanimalinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dewclaw.jpg\" alt=\"Dewclaws \u2013 Why Do Dogs Have Them? Learn More Facts About Dewclaws!\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_has_a_dew_claw\"><\/span>What animal has a dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Felines, canines, and swines are very different animals, but they all share one specific thing in common, and that is dewclaws. The main dewclaw difference among all of these animals is if or how they use their dewclaws. Feline and canine dewclaws are often considered vestigial and sometimes removal is an option.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_have_hind_leg_dew_claws\"><\/span>What breeds have hind leg dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Pyrenean shepherd, briard and Spanish mastiff are other breeds that have breed standards that include the rear double dewclaw. The Bouvier des Flandres may be born with rear dewclaws, but the AKC standard requires they be removed for competition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dogs_have_dewclaws_on_back_legs\"><\/span>Do all dogs have dewclaws on back legs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Commonalities. While all dogs have front dew claws, <b>only some breeds, such as the Great Pyrenees or Briard, have hind leg dew claws, too. While they are part of the breed standard, they are typically perceived as abnormal on other dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_rear_dew_claws\"><\/span>Why does my dog have rear dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rear dewclaws, like front dewclaws, <b>are genetic. They are typically seen in breeds such as the Great Pyrenees, St. Bernard, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Briard, and a few others. There are certain breeds of dogs, where it has become customary to show them with the front dewclaws removed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_small_dog_breeds_have_rear_dewclaws\"><\/span>What small dog breeds have rear dewclaws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The following are some of the small dog breeds with rear dewclaws.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 Small Dog Breeds with Rear Dewclaws.<\/li>\n<li>French Bulldog.<\/li>\n<li>Chihuahua.<\/li>\n<li>Catalan Sheepdogs.<\/li>\n<li>Dachshunds.<\/li>\n<li>Briard.<\/li>\n<li>Iceland sheepdog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_has_back_dew_claws\"><\/span>What breed of dog has back dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Norwegian Lundehund dog is extra special as it is not only expected to have double-dewclaws on its rear paws but also six toes on its front paws too. These additional toes are believed to be responsible for the dogs extreme agility which it needs for its traditional role of puffin hunting.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UgBK13ruYcY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_some_dogs_not_have_back_dew_claws\"><\/span>Why do some dogs not have back dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All dogs are born with front dewclaws, says Dogster. If your dog is missing his front dewclaws, it is likely because <b>they were removed by his breeder while he was young. More often than not, dewclaws do not bother most dogs and can sometimes be used by a dog when cleaning to rub his eyes or parts of his face.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dogs_have_dew_claws_on_their_back_legs\"><\/span>Do all dogs have dew claws on their back legs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Commonalities. While all dogs have front dew claws, <b>only some breeds, such as the Great Pyrenees or Briard, have hind leg dew claws, too. While they are part of the breed standard, they are typically perceived as abnormal on other dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_have_rear_dewclaws_removed\"><\/span>Should you have rear dewclaws removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Should rear dewclaws be removed? <b>Often, rear dewclaw removal is recommended when they are only attached by the skin and have a tendency to dangle. Removal in these situations does appear to help prevent injuries because they cant get caught on things. It can also help prevent ingrown dewclaw nails.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dogs_have_a_dew_claw\"><\/span>Do all dogs have a dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>all dogs have front dew claws, only some breeds, such as the Great Pyrenees or Briard, have hind leg dew claws, too. While they are part of the breed standard, they are typically perceived as abnormal on other dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s36700.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/dew-claw-dewclaw-05.jpg.optimal.jpg\" alt=\"What Are Dog Dewclaws For, Anyways?\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dew_claws_necessary\"><\/span>Are dew claws necessary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because front dewclaws serve an important purpose, <b>they should not be removed unless there is a very good reason to do so. In rare cases, a dogs dewclaw may be severely injured or develop a disease (e.g., a cancerous tumor) and removal under those circumstances would certainly be in the dogs best interests.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do all dogs have dew claws?What breed has dew claws?Which dog breeds have dew claws on back legs?Do all dogs have back dewclaws?Why does my dog not have dew claws?Should you remove dogs dew claws?What is the purpose of a dog&#8217;s dew claw?What dog breed has rear dew claws?Do all dog breeds&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194724,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws.gif","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149089"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=149089"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149089\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194725,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149089\/revisions\/194725"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=149089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=149089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=149089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}