That’s a pyr’s double dews. It is commonly believed that dewclaws need to be removed, preferably as soon as possible. While this is true for some breeds, it does not apply to the Great Pyrenees. Many breeds have floppy dew claws that can easily snag and rip. If you dog isn’t a working dog, vets typically remove them at a young age.
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Rear dewclaws: Some dogs are born with 1, 2 or even double dewclaws on the rear legs. Rear dewclaws are considered an anomaly except in a few breeds where single or double well-developed rear dewclaws are part of the breed, such as the Briard or Great Pyrenees. These should not be removed.
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We purchased a sweet great Pyrenees today from a breeder with no papers as we were looking for a companion dog not a piece of paper. He checks out on breed specifications except he had no double dew claws and while I'm not sure of exactly how big he should be at 8 weeks under all that fluff was a dog with the build of a Chihuahua.
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Unique Double Dew Claws. If there’s one thing that can get Great Pyrenees lovers worked up (okay, there’s a lot of things, but just hang in with me), it’s the discussion of removing the double dew claws.
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That being said that does not mean there is no great Pyrenees in the world that don't have double dew claws. But I would assume if it should be missing a dew claw it would still have the meaty part. The dew claws on a Pyrenees are attached to bone and look almost like a thumb in x-ray. Dogs without the double dew claw may be considered "pet
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In this circumstance, the price of a dewclaw elimination, usually done using a laser, consisting of all products and labor, can cost $500 to $850+. The dewclaw removal procedure. With an adult dog, basic anesthesia is needed to …
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Dewclaws are the small, useless, finger-like appendages on the inner aspect of the front legs and, on many dogs, the rear legs too. Like the other toes they have a normally shaped nail. In evolutionary terms dewclaws are considered vestigial. In other words, they have the same anatomic root as our thumbs and big toes.
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2- Hind, double, and loosely attached dew claws might be candidates for surgical removal. The real value of the procedure though remains questionable if they are not injured. 3- You can treat simple claw injuries at home. 4- Badly torn or injured dew claws require the attention of …
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I'd like to know the same. i have a Pyrenees weiller mix and she has souble dew claws. im not sure if i should get them removed. Wiki User ∙ 2011-09-13 23:46:32
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The Briard usually has double hind dewclaws too, which once again, are quite low down on their legs. The Norwegian Lundehund. The Norwegian Lundehund is pretty much top dog when it comes to dewclaws, and toes in general – most dogs of the breed have at least six toes per foot, including their double pairs of hind limb dewclaws.
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Double Dewclaw Ranch. 509 likes · 1 talking about this. Pet Service
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The presence of these tendons suggests that the front dewclaw has a function and that removal of the front dewclaw may have lifelong consequences for our dogs. There are some breeds (Great Pyrenees, Saint Bernard, and Briards) that are born with dewclaws on all four legs or even double dewclaws on the rear leg.
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Vet #3 in Orlando, FL. $9 for the first puppy and $5 after. Vet #4 in Toledo, OH. $15 after three weeks or $35 before 12 weeks old. Vet #5 in Tulsa, OK. $780 to have all dew claws removed (3 year old dog) Now, if we are talking about a puppy/dog older than a few weeks old, the procedure can still be done, even though many vets will advise
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With a broken dewclaw, it may continue to bleed for a while. To stop the bleeding, you can use a Styptic Powder. Or for a home remedy, you can use flour or baking powder. Cover the entire nail and gently compress the nail with a clean cloth until the bleeding stops. Your dog will likely be in a lot of pain with a snapped dewclaw.
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The 20 Dog Breeds With Dewclaws: Below, we look at the breeds that have both front and hind leg extra digits, plus some popular breeds with the appendage. 1. American Pitbull. The American Pitbull, or Pit for short, is our first breed with a dewclaw. This dog is very energetic, playful, and fiercely loyal.
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"Dewclaws may be cut, back dewclaws/double dewclaws are common at birth." I know, not the most reliable or expert source of info, but heck, if Pirate can have double dewclaws, maybe they're not as unusual or unique as they say! They sure are cute! A few other references to rotties with double dewclaws. From Yahoo. From Petfinder. Red the Rescue
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The dewclaw is commonly removed from puppies at an early age due to the susceptibility to injury and infection throughout life. There are some breeds, which must have the dewclaw present in order to be recognized as the breed standard. These dogs include the Great Pyrenees dog and Briard. The Briard must have double rear dewclaws present (Zink).
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That’s a pyr’s double dews. It is commonly believed that dewclaws need to be removed, preferably as soon as possible. While this is true for some breeds, it does not apply to the Great Pyrenees. Many breeds have floppy dew claws that can easily snag and rip. If you dog isn’t a working dog, vets typically remove them at a young age.
In addition to an extra set of dewclaws on a dog's hind legs, some dogs are born with double dewclaws—two claws that sprout from that same spot. According to Chewy, there are several breeds that sport both rear and double dewclaws, including Portuguese sheepdogs, Icelandic sheepdogs, Saint Bernards, and briards, to name a few.
In this scenario, the cost of a dewclaw removal, often done via a laser, including all materials and labor, can cost $500 to $850+ With an adult dog, they will always be put under a general anesthesia to prevent the dog from moving around during the procedure.
In some cases, they may have double dewclaws on the back legs. The dog breed standard states that the Beauceron breed must have double rear dewclaws to qualify for show competitions.