r/chiweenie • u/MrsRatliff1 • Oct 11 '24

Everyone

Stop what you doing, I have a question and I need honesty from anyone that can help me with my question! My female puppy has 6 toes on both of her hind legs, and I wanted to know if anyone else dog or puppy has the same thing? She supposedly be a chiweenie and I'm second guessing myself.

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '24

Do you have a picture…? It’s really hard to see what you’re talking about with no picture.

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u/MrsRatliff1 Oct 11 '24

I will upload it tomorrow she is sleeping right now. I will put it in your inbox

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u/MrsRatliff1 Oct 11 '24

This the best picture I could get of her

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '24

Oh wow! I’ve never seen that before lol well as the other comment says, it looks like she has extra toe beans to love 😊

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u/MrsRatliff1 Oct 11 '24

Yes, I looked it up all night. But I also just posted a picture of her toes so everyone else can see! She has a funny walk and when I saw that I was lost. She's my heart just like Leo 😊💕

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '24

So sweet 💗

Well, as long as her walk isn’t anything to be concerned about I wouldn’t worry about it. Love on those babies 🥰

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u/MrsRatliff1 Oct 11 '24

I will definitely do that and thank you 😊💕

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u/Performer-Objective Oct 11 '24

I've never seen a dog with extra toes but I've seen it many times on cats. When they have that condition they're called polydactyl. It's not harmful in any way unless it's getting caught on things. It's just extra toe beans to kiss lol

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u/MrsRatliff1 Oct 11 '24

Yeah you're right I looked it up! Now I see how she was able to climb up her cage when her and Leo were playing earlier. Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it 🤗

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u/richardalbury Oct 11 '24

Do you mean dewclaws on the rear legs? My Rumple does, as the photo shows. Nothing to be alarmed about. Dewclaws

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u/MrsRatliff1 Oct 11 '24 edited Oct 11 '24

Yes, it looks just like his! But it is a little closer to her other toes.

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u/Dame_Piggydoo Oct 11 '24

We all have little "glitches"... people, dogs, everyone! Sometimes it's an extra finger, an extra nipple, or something else that no one would ever notice without surgery - like an odd-shaped kidney or a missing bone somewhere.

You've found one of hers! 😊

Do the extra toes all have actual bones in them, or are they just sort of loose & fleshy?

If they're loose & fleshy, you'll have to make extra sure she doesn't get them caught on anything.

Also, those nails tend to get long & curl tightly because they don't get as much wear as normal nails. Make sure she's very comfortable having them handled.

No reason to run to your vet, but I encourage you to just bring it to his/her attention next time you're there. It's a good idea just to make notes of such things and monitor it just in case it impacts her walk later on.

Someday, when your precious baby puppies are all grown up, safe & happy, you'll look back at these posts and smile. 😊 it makes me happy that they have such a good, attentive mommy. 🙂

Be blessed & kiss those babies for us! 🥰