My puppy has an extra toe. Is this a sign of a Great Pyrenees mix?

It is very common for Great Pyrenees to have double dew claws, so they have 6 on all feet. They normally do not cause any problems and we do not commonly remove them unless the dog is going under anesthesia for another reason and the nails have been causing problems. People often remove them at birth because they are worried that they will get caught on something and tear, but I have never seen that. It is important for a large or giant breed puppy to have food specific for their size when they are growing because they will be growing for a longer period of time than a smaller dog, and we do not want them to grow too fast. Once a dog is an adult, they can eat adult dog food that does not need to be specific to their size. Some people like to feed smaller dogs smaller kibble size, but that is often the only difference between the adult foods. I hope that was helpful and answered your questions. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! She looks like a mixed breed dog. I would say she has a lot of Labrador in her and possibly a mix of a few other breeds like Pitbull possibly. Regardless, she is adorable! Thanks for adopting!

Hello. I think that is an excellent idea. Even though there is terrier in the mix, the Pyrenees part of him might still carry some hip dysplasia genes & this can still manifest as he ages. All a large breed diet does is allow for a slightly lower growth curve, allowing more time for bones, tendons, ligaments & muscle tissue to mature together. It definitely will not hurt to do this for the first year of Lupin's life. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Mack seems right on track for his weight and breed. If you are concerned about his body condition score I would be happy to look at a picture and help you decide if it is too low. You can also try adding healthy lean proteins to his puppy food to help with growth. This would include boiled chicken breast and extra lean ground beef.

It is not in the breed standard for a beagle to have webbed feet and it is -therefore not a method of verifying that a beagle is pure-bred or not. Webbed feet can occur in all breeds, but this would be not a regular occurrence. There are only a few breeds listed as having webbed feet: Dachshunds, Newfoundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs, Chesapeake Bay retriever, field Spaniel and German wirehaired pointer amongst others. Beagles are not listed.

It is hard to say if Rufus has congenital brachydactyly without seeing at least a photo of the toe. My guess though is that is the most likely cause based on your description. I highly doubt this is going to cause him any mobility problems and it should not affect his health in anyway. It is hard to know how short the toe will end up being until he is full grown. The shorter the toe ends up being then it is more likely he will have a joint/mobility issue. Honestly, I wouldn't give it a second thought if he was my dog. I would not put him on any joint supplements until he is an adult (like 11-12 months of age). Just make sure he is on a high quality diet and then when he is about 1 year old you can start a prophylactic joint supplement. I like this one by Missing Link but I don't know if you can get it in India. ( https://missinglinkproducts.com/product/canine-hip-joint-coat/ ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

If he is experiencing hindlimb lameness, it is most likely his knee or hip. The most common cause of lameness we see in large breeds is stifle injury secondary to a crucuate ligament tear or degenerative joint disease of the hips. You should have him evaluated by your veterinarian to determine the underlying cause and discuss treatment plan.