Re: [pyrnet] Dew Claws

[clhenke@juno.com]

Bridget, there appears to be several trains of thought on this.  Some say
that missing double dews are absolute proof that a dog is a mixed breed.

The other allows for the fact that in any breeding, things are going to
not be perfect.  I don't think there would be a reason for a standard if
everything always was perfect.  We aspire to a standard, often it doesn't
happen.  Incorrect teeth or jaw placement, dew claws, incorrect bone
structure, eyes, etc. are only some things that make a dog look a little
different than more perfect specimens.

I would guess the dog was a Pyr. if he looked enough like it in all other
respects.  Possibly the rest of it's litter mates had their dew claws. 
Can't judge a book by its cover.  We like those double dews, but I don't
think they always show up.  Also, is there a possibility that someone had
them removed as a pup?  A lot of ignorance  there as we all know!

This was the simplified answer, IMO, someone else can do the genetic
thing!  :-)  Cindy

Cindy Henke
clhenke@juno.com
Ennis, Texas

"All knowledge, the totality of all questions and answers, is contained
in the dog."  ~ Franz Kafka

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