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Book 33, Question 83

Why do dogs’ claws always show?

A dog can’t tuck its claws away like a cat can.

The claws stay out and touch the ground as it walks, so they work like the cleats on running shoes. They help a dog grip dirt and grass when it runs and turns. Walking on hard pavement wears the claws down. They’re built for traction, not for sneaking.

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