08/18/2025
😍 Another Triggering post, with useful information.
Let’s talk about dewclaws, shall we.... And why removing them is considered barbaric.
If you’re buying from a breeder who cuts off a perfectly healthy body part just because it’s “easier” for them, Ask the questions. Ask “WHY”.
The dewclaw isn’t useless.
It’s not “extra.”
It’s functional, connected by tendons, muscles, and nerves.
It helps stabilize the wrist, grip terrain, and even aids in self grooming and chewing.
When you rip it off a days old puppy, you’re not doing them a favor, you’re permanently altering their structure, their balance, and in many cases, their future joint health.
All for aesthetics.
All for tradition.
That’s not ethical breeding. That’s mutilation.
If a breeder tells you “the vet said they don’t need them”, ask yourself......
Is this someone who deeply understands functional canine anatomy of my breed?
Is this vet someone who follows outdated vet school protocol that’s decades behind species appropriate care?
Breeders who claim to be “health-focused” but still chop dewclaws are exposing their priorities loud and clear, and chancing infection to the bone.
They don’t get it.
They don’t want to.
Dogs aren’t décor. The Boston Terrier does not need their ears “cropped”, their dew claws removed, or their tail “cleaned up for show”. There are situations where these tasks are “medically necessary”. Asthetics are not a necessity, for normal dog life.
Boston Terriersare living, breathing animals, built with intention.
Stop normalizing amputation for convenience.
If you want a healthy dog, start by supporting breeders who treat them like the sentient being’s that they are.
I have boston terrier puppies available, and these puppies have retained their dew claws.
Ask the right questions, when buying your next puppy. Educating yourself on current health tips for your dog. I, too, used to believe that the removal was necessary.
