![]() ![]() If your pupper has a strong pair of dew claws, you’ll likely see them putting those doggy claws to work while they slobber all over their favourite chew toy. The same is true for getting over fallen logs, boulders, or other tricky terrain.įinally, dew claws are handy little tools for holding onto bones and sticks and other chewable objects. A dog that has found itself in a lake or river with steep or slippery banks can better pull themselves out with the help of their dew claws. The faster your pupper goes, the more that dew claw can keep them from misstepping or falling.ĭew claws also come in handy in dangerous situations. This allows your dog to be more agile and stable, especially on slippery or uneven terrain. But, when they’re running, it does make contact with the ground. It may seem to dangle uselessly when your dog is standing still. Most importantly, your dog’s dew claw gives them an extra bit of grip. Nowadays, your pup probably doesn’t rely on their dew claws as much as they once did. But, it’s often tiny enough to be hidden by your pup’s fur.ĭoes the dew claw have a purpose? Or is this dandling digit a vestige of the past?Īs it turns out, a little bit of both. Like the other claws on your dog’s foot, it’s completely normal for the dew claw to have its own paw pad. There should really be a competition for dogs born with the most dew claws! It’s possible for a dog to be born with only the front dew claws (most common), dew claws in the front and back (less common), and in rare cases, with double dew claws in the back. Other times, typically on the back paws, dew claws are attached rather weakly by skin and tissue. In some cases, generally in the front paws, dew claws firmly attached by tendons and ligaments to the bone structure of the rest of the paw. They are located on the inner portion of your dog’s foot, slightly higher than the other claws. Let’s dig in and learn about the dew claw!ĭew claws are essentially the thumbs on your pup’s paws. We’ll talk about its functions, its drawbacks, and a few different ideas on how to deal with this little digit. In this article, we’re going to demystify the dew claw. Does your dog have a dew claw? Do they have a full set? If you’ve never considered it, how can you check? And more importantly, what should you do about it?
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