Doggone it. I KNEW I had seen it somewhere, but I checked the breed standard before I typed my post and it wasn't there, so I chalked it up to one more of those senior moments. Of course, I'll forget that it's in the code of ethics, so be prepared to remind me in about six months when the subject comes up again. Myra
>From: Barb Hoorman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel List ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Dew Claws >Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 09:39:50 EDT > >In a message dated 6/23/02 7:01:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > ><< There already was quite a discussion about it and the general consensus >was >that some of us remove them, and some of us don't. The breed standard >doesn't say anything either way for either club. Guess it boils down to >personal preference. >> > >Hi Myra >While the Breed Standard does not mention dewclaws, the Code of Ethics of >the >CKCSC, USA does. Under III Care and Transfer of Puppies and Dogs under >subsection A #1 reads "Checking into the removal of dewclaws, including >hind >dewclaws if present. The CKCSC, USA strongly recommends the removal of >front >dewclaws." > >I am glad they do "strongly recommend" as I don't feel the average dog >owner >(be they breeder or pet owner) is diligent enough about cutting toenails. >At >least the normal toenails have a chance to wear down slightly - but a >dewclaw >is at a slight disadvantage :) >Barb Hoorman >Benchmark Cavaliers - TX > >========================================================= >"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. Myra Savant Gardengate Cavaliers _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ========================================================= "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.
