@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram   What Are Dewclaws?     Imagine grass with dew droplets on top: The claw higher up on a dog’s thigh collects the dew on the tops of the grass blades as it runs around the field, thus the phrase “dewclaw.” All dog breeds are born with a single them on both their front paws; some breeds…

  @rockyriverretrievers on Instagram      Shedding is an important element of most dogs’ skin and hair health; it’s how dogs get rid of old or otherwise damaged hair. However, it can aggravate their owners. The amount of fur lost by a dog is determined by the breed, the season, and whether the dog has a single or double coat…