An Australian Shepherd who might be a polydactyly dog.
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Polydactyly in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Polydactyly in dogs is a medical condition where a dog is born with an extra toe. Usually, the extra toe primarily consists of soft tissue.

The condition affects certain breeds more than others. Specifically, the Australian Shepherd, Norwegian Lundehund, and Great Pyrenees breeds can be predisposed to it.

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