Chihuahuas Toes??

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My moms Chihuahua only have 4 "toe nails" or "finger nails" The does have 5 "pads" but no nail to go along with the 5th "pad" at all, Not on any of the 4 feet. My dog however has 5 "pads" as well as 5 nails. Is this a Chihuahuas trait??

2007-12-09 02:59:16 · 2 answers · asked by Crystal C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs

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most dogs are born with a "dew claw" high on there front legs - many reputable breeders will remove them on a day old pup because they have a reputation of freuent injury. The 5th pad near the wrist is known as the "stop pad" is also on all dogs and on a hard running dog will actualy contact the ground.

2007-12-09 03:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The dew claws have probably been removed.
this is often done by reputable dog breeders.

2007-12-09 12:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋