Eileen Fatcheric, DVM, says the best answer to the dewclaw question is, “sometimes.” She shares the anatomy, pros, cons and the general opinions of breeders and dog owners based on the activities the dog will be expected to perform.
Source: Whole Dog Journal, February 1, 2023. Link. All dogs are born with front dewclaws while hind dewclaws are absent in most dogs.
The easiest time to remove dewclaws is two to five days after birth. Virtually none will have bony attachments at that point so it is fairly simple to just snip them off at the base.”