dewclawed

/ˈduːˌklɔːd/
adjective
  1. Having had the dewclaws surgically removed.
    • Our rescue dog is not dewclawed, so we need to trim those nails carefully.
    • Dewclawed dogs may have a slightly different gait on rough terrain.
    • The breeder sold only dewclawed puppies to prevent future injuries.
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