How many nails do they have on there front paw? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

yoyosmommy · 07-02-2008, 11:28 AM

My mom just found out today that her Yorkie has 5 nails on one paw and 4 on the other. I find that really strange or is that normal? Maybe she's deformed that way? Maybe thats why she only cost me 550.00?

GurleyGirl · 07-02-2008, 11:36 AM

Alot of yorkie pups are born with front dew claws (the fifth toe). Most breeders have them removed.

Some pups have them on the rear feet also.

My guess is that the breeder didn't have the dew claw removed... or it grew back!!

I don't think the price had to do with the dew claw.......

bchgirl · 07-02-2008, 11:38 AM

The dew claws are located about what you would call the ankle. Not on their paws. If she has 5 claws and/or a extra toe...she's special.

Dogs have 4 toes on each paw each with 1 claw.

yoyosmommy · 07-02-2008, 11:44 AM

Thanks! Now we think that maybe the breeder forgot to take out 1 dew claw. My mom was kinda thinking maybe she was umm "handicapped" LOL This is our first Yorkie so we had no clue. Thanks so much for the help!

KelMchel · 07-03-2008, 05:38 PM

Is it best to have them removed? Max still has his so I guess the breeder didnt have them removed lol.....anyone? Does it make a difference?

Tnyorkiemom · 07-03-2008, 06:20 PM

biggest thing is it is safer for the dog not to have them because they have a less likely chance of getting them caught in the carpet, bedding ,,etc....My Smokey's have grown back a little but not enough as to cause trouble

YorkieMom55 · 07-03-2008, 07:38 PM

Sunshine has 4 on one and 5 on the other on the front. One of her dewclaws was a partial amputation, grew back and it grows a "gimpy" nail.

silyjillie · 07-03-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KelMchel

Is it best to have them removed? Max still has his so I guess the breeder didnt have them removed lol.....anyone? Does it make a difference?

Meeko had one on each of his paws. When he was neutered I only had his back 2 removed. The back 2 were very flimsy and I was scared that if I left them attached, they get caught in the carpet when he's running and be ripped off. His front 2 were attached closed to his paw and, my vet didn't think they'd be a problem.

If your baby's dew claws are flimsy, I'd definitely have them removed. It's better to be safe. Imagine down the line that they were ripped off. Your baby would be in so much pain and the surgery would be much more serious. Talk to your vet and see what they suggest.

raeann · 07-03-2008, 08:36 PM

Id like the answer to this one.Are they suppose to have nails declawed?

raeann · 07-09-2008, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by raeann

Id like the answer to this one.Are they suppose to have nails declawed?

I got the answer to that .I kinda just miss understood.

07-02-2008, 11:28 AM	#1
yoyosmommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 101	How many nails do they have on there front paw? My mom just found out today that her Yorkie has 5 nails on one paw and 4 on the other. I find that really strange or is that normal? Maybe she's deformed that way? Maybe thats why she only cost me 550.00?

07-02-2008, 11:36 AM	#2
GurleyGirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scott City, Missouri Posts: 1,879	Alot of yorkie pups are born with front dew claws (the fifth toe). Most breeders have them removed. Some pups have them on the rear feet also. My guess is that the breeder didn't have the dew claw removed... or it grew back!! I don't think the price had to do with the dew claw....... __________________ Joanne Gurley's Yorkies

07-02-2008, 11:38 AM	#3
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	The dew claws are located about what you would call the ankle. Not on their paws. If she has 5 claws and/or a extra toe...she's special. Dogs have 4 toes on each paw each with 1 claw. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

07-03-2008, 05:38 PM	#5
KelMchel Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 162	Is it best to have them removed? Max still has his so I guess the breeder didnt have them removed lol.....anyone? Does it make a difference? __________________ Kelly..Mommy to:..Jaime , Ryan Peanut and Rylie

07-03-2008, 06:20 PM	#6
Tnyorkiemom Smokey's Mommy!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Georgetown Tn Posts: 1,914	biggest thing is it is safer for the dog not to have them because they have a less likely chance of getting them caught in the carpet, bedding ,,etc....My Smokey's have grown back a little but not enough as to cause trouble __________________ Mommy and Daddy Sugar Freckles Smokey Romeo Ally Niecy Alissia and Ariella

07-02-2008, 11:44 AM	#4
yoyosmommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 101	Thanks! Now we think that maybe the breeder forgot to take out 1 dew claw. My mom was kinda thinking maybe she was umm "handicapped" LOL This is our first Yorkie so we had no clue. Thanks so much for the help!

07-03-2008, 07:38 PM	#7
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: By The Lake Posts: 2,727	Sunshine has 4 on one and 5 on the other on the front. One of her dewclaws was a partial amputation, grew back and it grows a "gimpy" nail. __________________ Jeanie I am @ the Lake Jackson, Maggie, Sunshine, Bailey, Rocky, Emmie & Jack

07-03-2008, 08:36 PM	#9
raeann YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 346	Id like the answer to this one.Are they suppose to have nails declawed?