{"id":511,"date":"2021-06-10T15:33:13","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T15:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/?p=511"},"modified":"2021-06-10T15:33:16","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T15:33:16","slug":"what-are-dog-breeds-with-double-dewclaws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pawtypooch.com\/what-are-dog-breeds-with-double-dewclaws\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Dewclaw & What Are Dog Breeds with Double Dewclaws?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The dog dew claw is something that many dog owners don’t pay much attention to. They think it might be a birth defect or that it has no importance. This is certainly not the case. That claw is the dog’s thumb or big toe, depending on the breed. Although it might not be the most flexible claw, it has its purpose, though some dog breeds without dewclaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, there are some dog breeds with double dewclaws when they are born. That’s essentially two claws coming out from the exact same position, as well as another set on their hind legs. Many breeds come with these extra dewclaws, such as Portuguese Sheepdogs, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Saint Bernards, and Briards. Other breeds like the Great Pyrenees and Norwegian Lundehund have to have their double dewclaws intact if they wish to participate in any shows by the AKC. There are six toes on all paws of the Norwegian Lundehund, coming from their heritage climbing rocks in pursuit of prey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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