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Cosmetic or Not?

I read with some interest and frank dismay your article on cropping and docking (“To Crop and Dock? Or Not?” December 2005). While I do agree that ear cropping is purely cosmetic, and should probably be banned, I strongly disagree about your position on dewclaw removal. It is ridiculous to assume that a vestigial toe could affect a dog’s balance, except possibly detrimentally. I have had several litters of AKC registered dogs and always had their dewclaws removed. We never had any unusual aftereffects or odd gaits associated with these puppies. Many achieved their championships. …

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