Dewclaws have a purpose!

We get asked this question a lot so we have put this page together to answer why we do not remove dewclaws. 

The following is why we do not remove the dewclaws. 

• For dewclaws to be removed most breeders will take a puppy from day one to day three and cut them off at home without a veterinarian. There are some breeders who will take them to the veterinarian to have them removed, but there are far more that do it at home. We will not post videos of home removal as it is to upsetting for most to see. If you wish you can google and find them.
• ​Removing front dewclaws can impact health:  Physically active dogs which have had the front dewclaws removed are prone to developing arthritis at the carpal joint, sometimes sufficiently severe and early to end a performance event or working career. 
• ​They are used for self-grooming and to help steady objects a dog may hold between its fore paws when lying down.
• Dewclaws are functional, stabilizing the carpal (wrist) joint, especially when moving at speed or making sharp turns. 
• You can not put them back on after removal. 

There is a short video below and an article here that you can read more on dewclaws​.