By tooolz
Date 04.03.09 22:19 UTC
Dew claw removal has nothing to do with the showring it is to avoid the vestigial nail being torn off in later life, a painfull and unpleasant condition.
Having said that, many dogs live happily with them and, other than remembering to cut them ( to avoid curling inward), they may give no problem.
In your case, however, it is too late. Pups need to have them done no later than 3-4 days.