I recently rescued a female great pyrenees about 3 months old from an animal shelter, she has 2 due claws on each back foot for a total of 6 toes. I was wondering if anybody might know why. Thanks.
2006-07-11 16:06:48 · 8 answers · asked by user u 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's the genes of that breed. In show dogs, a Great Pyrenees usually is disqualified, if the double dew claws are not present. It's due to the working cause that the breed was bred for. The double-dew claws help maintain a better grip and balance.
2006-07-11 16:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
Mine have a million dew claw at the front, and 2 dew claws on the hind legs, which menas a finished of 5 up the front, and six in back. Double dew claws in back is uncomplicated. do not get rid of any dew claws on a pyr. they prefer them. i believe they can use them in a way reminiscent of our thumbs.
2016-11-01 21:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most large breed dogs (great pyrenese, st. bernards, newfoundlands, etc.) have 2 dueclaws on their back feet. I'm not sure why they come in like that technically, they just do and its part of most large breed standards.
2006-07-11 16:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by LǢ size= 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes dogs, as with all animals, are born with minor birth defects. In this case, an extra dew claw
2006-07-11 16:17:02 · answer #4 · answered by Darqblade 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's just a wierd occurance like a cat with dubble paws. My dog had them too but I was able to get them removed when he got fixed. No more worries about what he'll get them cought on.
2006-07-11 16:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by Lovingmom 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
They are suppose to have double dewclaws, I believe it is even in the standard.
2006-07-11 16:10:25 · answer #6 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dido
2006-07-11 16:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Sometimes they are born with deformalities. It's not a very serious thing.
2006-07-11 16:09:22 · answer #8 · answered by phantom2921 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋