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09/08/2023

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07/07/2023

My co-owned litter has one male available. Ready to go next week. More info, contact me. Very nice solid healthy pups with health tested parents

06/17/2023

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I have several female Chesapeakes to place in very good retirement homes. Healthy and great temperaments. Must be in dri...
09/12/2022

I have several female Chesapeakes to place in very good retirement homes. Healthy and great temperaments. Must be in driving distance. Must be spayed. Message me for more details

07/23/2022

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A surprise!
05/10/2022

A surprise!

05/08/2022
Our first day out in the sun! We are 7 weeks and leaving in another week for new homes
05/08/2022

Our first day out in the sun! We are 7 weeks and leaving in another week for new homes

05/07/2022

Dewclaws! They are IMPORTANT! Many dog breeders routinely, and without much thought, amputate puppies' front dewclaws when the pups are 3-5 days of age. Why? The thought is to prevent potential injuries, such as tears of the digit, later in life. BUT do you realize that the dewclaw is a FUNCTIONAL, IMPORTANT digit? I am thankful that my own dog's breeder did not amputate Dunkin's front dewclaws. Do you also know that with appropriate exercises, the muscles of the dewclaw can be strengthened to help promote and maintain appropriate function and close apposition of the dewclaw to the side of the paw? Below is an article by a friend and colleague, Dr. Chris Zink, that explains the importance, anatomy, and function of the front dewclaw.

"Do the Dew(claws)?
by Chris Zink, DVM PhD DACVSMR

As a veterinary sports medicine specialist, I work extensively with canine athletes, developing rehabilitation programs for injured dogs or dogs that required surgery due to performance-related injuries. I have seen many dogs, especially field trial/hunt test and agility dogs, that have chronic carpal arthritis, frequently so severe that they must be retired or at least carefully managed for the rest of their careers. I noticed that very few of those dogs had dewclaws and began to wonder whether these appendages might, in fact, protect a dog from injuries. What I learned might surprise you.

The Anatomy of Dewclaws
Miller's Guide to the Anatomy of the Dog, a veterinary anatomy text, has an excellent figure depicting the muscular anatomy of the distal forelimb. There are 2 functional muscles, the extensor pollicis longus et indicis proprius and flexor digitorum profundus, which are attached to the front dewclaw by 4 tendons (references in blog). Each of those muscle/tendon units has a different function in movement. That means that if you cut off the dew claws, you are preventing the muscles that were attached to the dewclaws from functioning.

In contrast, rear limb dewclaws do not have muscle/tendon attachments, so their removal might be appropriate, except in the breeds such as Briards and Beauceron in which they should be retained.

Dewclaws Do Have Functions
If there are muscles and tendons attached to the dewclaws, then they most likely have a function. Broadly speaking, dewclaws have at least two different functions:
1. Grasp the ground when the dog is turning to prevent torque on the forelimb. Each time the front foot lands on the ground, particularly when the dog is cantering or galloping (see Figure 2), the dewclaw is in touch with the ground. If the dog then needs to turn, the dewclaw actively digs into the ground to stabilize the lower leg and prevent torque. In Figure 3 you can clearly see the dewclaw of a Corgi herding a sheep extended, ready to grip the ground. And in the image at the top of this article, you can see the dewclaws of a dog extended, ready to grip the water!

Do the Dew(claws)?

If a dog doesn't have dewclaws, the leg will twist on its axis, creating increased pressure on the carpal bones, as well as the elbow, shoulder and toes. A lifetime of this kind of torque and the result can be carpal arthritis or injuries to and subsequent arthritis in other joints of the forelimb, such as the elbow, shoulder, and toes. Remember, the dog is participating in the activity regardless, so there will be concussive pressures on the leg, and if the dewclaw does not help to stabilize the leg, those pressures will be transmitted to other areas of the leg, especially the joints.

2. Grip objects. We have all seen dogs using their dewclaws to grip an object such as a ball or bone (Figure 4). I've even seen many photos of agility dogs gripping the teeter for stability (Figure 5). But did you know that the dewclaws' gripping ability can, in fact, save your dog's life? Check out the video "Dewclaws Do Have a Purpose" for "gripping" views of dogs attempting to get out of water onto ice without the help of those ice picks on the inside of their legs. The video also shows dogs using their dewclaws to grip the ice and escape from a potentially fatal situation. I have known several dogs that drowned after falling through ice in the winter. None of them had dewclaws. If they had, perhaps they would have survived and spared their owners the incredible heartache of watching their dogs die unnecessarily.

Arguments for Removing Dewclaws
1. The dewclaws will get injured. This is the most common reason I hear for removing dewclaws. A friend of mine had such a severe dewclaw injury in one of her dogs that she swore she would remove them on all the dogs she bred subsequently.

But the data indicate that dewclaws are not injured very often. A study published in 2018 showed that the dewclaw was the LEAST likely toe to be injured in agility dogs, in which landing and turning from jumps and other obstacles put the toes at risk for injuries. Thus, it makes no sense to remove the dewclaws because of risk of injury. And, of course, no one would consider removing the 5th digits in the front feet, which are by far the most commonly injured toe.

2. Owners forget to trim the dewclaws. Surely this is a matter of education. Do we really want to remove a functioning digit in all dogs, just because some owners need to be reminded that they must remember to trim the dewclaws?

3. Dewclaws make the forelimb look less straight when viewed from the front in conformation. The AKC states: "The breed standard describes the characteristics of the ideal
dog to perform the function for which it was bred." While we could have long discussions about the veracity of this statement, it is interesting to note that there are VERY few breed standards that require dewclaw removal. I know of only one - the Vizsla breed standard.

A Plea
So, here's a plea to retain dogs' dewclaws. They are a functioning digit. They are the toe least likely to be injured. Isn't this enough to convince us not to do the dewclaws?"

Waiting for housekeeping to clean our room. They are lazy people-hurry up!!
04/24/2022

Waiting for housekeeping to clean our room. They are lazy people-hurry up!!

We are 4 weeks and making a mess with big kid food!
04/18/2022

We are 4 weeks and making a mess with big kid food!

We are two weeks. Fat and lazy after lunch. Master Hunter and Show lines. Parents hips and elbows OFA good. Genetically ...
04/03/2022

We are two weeks. Fat and lazy after lunch. Master Hunter and Show lines. Parents hips and elbows OFA good. Genetically tested so no pups will be affected by DM, PRA, EIC. Both males and females available. Such nice puppies!!

We are one week old. Puppies available.
03/28/2022

We are one week old. Puppies available.

Welcome to the world. Wally x Tango pups. 3m/3f.Maybe more but she looks relaxed nowUpdate- make that 3m/4f
03/20/2022

Welcome to the world. Wally x Tango pups. 3m/3f.Maybe more but she looks relaxed now

Update- make that 3m/4f

Cal-I-Co is proud to announce that a litter sired by Ch Next Generation Ironwoods Walnut MH will be whelped and raised h...
03/12/2022

Cal-I-Co is proud to announce that a litter sired by Ch Next Generation Ironwoods Walnut MH will be whelped and raised here in NY. Mother is Mountain Island Whiskey Tango Foxtrot owned by Susan and Gordon Dorsey from Texas. Due to some unexpected human health problems, pups will be here and will be available for pick up here. Litter is due March 21. These pups’ pedigree combines top lines from both field and show. For more info watch our FB page and message us for details including health certifications, price, and how to reserve one of these special pups.

02/20/2022

A friend of mine has two brown female pups, 4 months old, all shots etc. available. Excellent pedigrees. Mostly bred from my kennel line. She is selling them for very reasonable prices to good homes. Located near Watkins Glen, Ny If you are interested, reply to this message and I will give you contact info.

12/17/2021

Still have several very nice brown 10 week old female Chesapeakes in a litter I co-own. Message me for more info

Some pics of puppies in my co-bred litter. And the two girls I brought home with me. I like the pups a lot. Very nice an...
12/09/2021

Some pics of puppies in my co-bred litter. And the two girls I brought home with me. I like the pups a lot. Very nice angles. Several females still available.

12/07/2021

Still have several brown female pups available with my co-owner. Ready now. Also, I will have available the pick brown female from the litter later this week. Will be selling outright or will consider a co-ownership

10/19/2021

Mother of pups in previous post

Babies almost two weeks. Litter belongs to my friend. Mom-in next post- is a girl from my Mikey x Sparkle breeding and d...
10/19/2021

Babies almost two weeks. Litter belongs to my friend. Mom-in next post- is a girl from my Mikey x Sparkle breeding and dad is my GCH JH Adam. 6 girls, two boys. PM if interested and I can give you contact info. In NY

09/24/2021

I have a very nice 2 1/2 year old CH JH female I would like to put into an active home. She is OFA good, clear for EIC, carrier for DM and PRA. Has had one litter, free whelped and excellent mother. She’s a very energetic, but sweet girl who would love to have a job and work. Also could do obedience, rally, dock diving. Good with people and usually other dogs, especially males. Needs an outside area not a crate. With a touch up could be your hunting companion for fall/spring. I’m willing to negotiate for breeding terms. She cannot be spayed. Prefer someone in reasonable driving distance to myself in central NY.

Joy says- Are you serious? I still have over two weeks to go? Pups due Apr 10. Still taking some puppy reservations
03/25/2021

Joy says- Are you serious? I still have over two weeks to go? Pups due Apr 10. Still taking some puppy reservations

02/10/2021

Happy to announce a breeding and hopefully pups in April from:

U-BIS GCH CH* Dut-Chesse Spark of Susqudilla CDX JH MX AJX OF RA

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CH Cal-I-Co Ode to Joy JH

All applicable health testing. More info when puppies are confirmed in about 25 days

12/26/2020

I have recently been getting a few young dogs coming in for AMRT sessions for arthritic changes and joint pain. So, I decided to do a newsletter β€˜series’ for dogs that will include exercises and care

Adam’s group 4 photo from Lima, Ohio in early Oct. He’s actually matured and put on coat in three short weeks. Thank you...
10/30/2020

Adam’s group 4 photo from Lima, Ohio in early Oct. He’s actually matured and put on coat in three short weeks. Thank you Judge Stein.

Karen Mammano,Adam Levy, Chuck Stebbins

09/29/2020

I am thinking of placing a beautiful male 9 month old CBR on a co-ownership. He is a good sized boy, tons of energy, very good temperament. Not good with chickens 😏 He needs manners and training. I’d like him to be shown in the next year. Also looking for him to be in driving distance for future breedings. At this point needs to be kept intact. He has a stellar show and field working pedigree. Please pm me for more details. Experienced Chesapeake owner preferred. (Light colored boy)

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06/22/2020

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