Dew claws

Havensbane · 08-20-2007, 12:18 AM

My 6 1/2 mo. old rescue basset Fred, has had his dew claws removed...is this a standard practice, or is this an indication that he came from a breeder intending for him to hunt.

I can't imagine a back yard breeder going to the extra expense of having them removed, although, if they are supposed to be, I know they probably would.

emc · 08-20-2007, 10:21 AM

I don't know how common a practice it is but some people remove the dew claws of dogs because they tend to get in the way, e.g. get caught on stuff and are difficult to trim.

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Dean · 08-20-2007, 07:22 PM

Just who says they should be removed??? The "reputable" breeders??? "I do it, so the world should !!!!"
The only intelligent reason for removing dew claws is the possibility of having them get caught in the brush. There are field breeders who automaticly remove them -- backyard breeders even -- cost $0
I have never had dew claws removed and in many years of running bassets inthe field, I have never seen a dew claw torn off. One hound did get a toe nail caught in a kennel and lost the nail.

Havensbane · 08-20-2007, 09:26 PM

Thanks Dean! I'm glad you don't remove dew claws. It sounds unnecessary.

I guess who ever did Fred's must have thought it was the thing to do...probably no good reason.

saucyandpampered@yahoo.co · 05-25-2011, 09:23 AM

ok I have the answer!!! Both of my parents (and step parents have owned Bassett Hounds my whole life) and dew claws usually are clipped and is easier when they are about 1-2 days old when they are still loose and not bone yet. The reason for this is not only because they get caught on brush or whatever else. ALSO because the nail curls sharp and can curl into the pad on the toe. I have a basset hound mix and hers do that too and are super hard to clip.

Soundtrack · 05-25-2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Just who says they should be removed??? The "reputable" breeders??? "I do it, so the world should !!!!"
The only intelligent reason for removing dew claws is the possibility of having them get caught in the brush. There are field breeders who automaticly remove them -- backyard breeders even -- cost $0
I have never had dew claws removed and in many years of running bassets inthe field, I have never seen a dew claw torn off. One hound did get a toe nail caught in a kennel and lost the nail.

Actually, most of the bassets I've seen with dewclaws removed are NOT from "reputable breeders" and are not well-bred (I don't know about the hunting dogs because I don't see many). I don't remove them, nor does anyone I can think of offhand. While I've seen dewclaw issues on other breeds of dog, I've never had any with a basset. The dewclaws on bassets are pretty sturdy.

Mikey T · 05-25-2011, 10:38 AM

IT may be just me but I always question the motivation of anyone that responds to and open up a 4 year old thread.

Esther · 05-25-2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey T

IT may be just me but I always question the motivation of anyone that responds to and open up a 4 year old thread.

and with post #1
hmmmm...

Mikey T · 05-25-2011, 03:17 PM

yea most of those lately have some sort of advert in the sig line

08-20-2007, 12:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Havensbane Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 33	My 6 1/2 mo. old rescue basset Fred, has had his dew claws removed...is this a standard practice, or is this an indication that he came from a breeder intending for him to hunt. I can't imagine a back yard breeder going to the extra expense of having them removed, although, if they are supposed to be, I know they probably would. __________________ Shawna ~ Fred CGC, TDInc.

08-20-2007, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Havensbane Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 33	Thanks Dean! I'm glad you don't remove dew claws. It sounds unnecessary. I guess who ever did Fred's must have thought it was the thing to do...probably no good reason. __________________ Shawna ~ Fred CGC, TDInc.

08-20-2007, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
emc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 119	I don't know how common a practice it is but some people remove the dew claws of dogs because they tend to get in the way, e.g. get caught on stuff and are difficult to trim. Digital Paint Pet Portraits http://dogshop.50webs.com

08-20-2007, 07:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Glen Moore, Pa. U.S.A. Posts: 797	Just who says they should be removed??? The "reputable" breeders??? "I do it, so the world should !!!!" The only intelligent reason for removing dew claws is the possibility of having them get caught in the brush. There are field breeders who automaticly remove them -- backyard breeders even -- cost $0 I have never had dew claws removed and in many years of running bassets inthe field, I have never seen a dew claw torn off. One hound did get a toe nail caught in a kennel and lost the nail.

05-25-2011, 09:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
saucyandpampered@yahoo.co Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1	ok I have the answer!!! Both of my parents (and step parents have owned Bassett Hounds my whole life) and dew claws usually are clipped and is easier when they are about 1-2 days old when they are still loose and not bone yet. The reason for this is not only because they get caught on brush or whatever else. ALSO because the nail curls sharp and can curl into the pad on the toe. I have a basset hound mix and hers do that too and are super hard to clip.

05-25-2011, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,727	IT may be just me but I always question the motivation of anyone that responds to and open up a 4 year old thread.

05-25-2011, 03:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,727	yea most of those lately have some sort of advert in the sig line

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