In a message dated 1/11/02 5:50:21 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I think it emphasized that the dog uses the "claw" mostly going downhill and it controls the dogs speed. I think it went on to describe that the dog can pick up too much speed going downhill if the claw is not there... >> So where in England are all these steep hills? Dew claws are indeed left on some breeds for climbing, etc, such as Briards and Pyrs. etc, but they do a job in steep terrane, and if they are removed, they cannot be shown in the USA as it is a dis qualification. Cavaliers are comforter spaniels and the rear dewclaws should be removed if they have them. I remove the front because it makes the leg cleaner and its 4 less nails to clip or have them catch on things :>) Only my thoughts. Marilyn Mayfield ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
