The forepaws have five digits, while the hind feet have only four and lack dewclaws. Hind feet may have dewclaws and not specified in standard. The feet have two hooves, with no dewclaws. Their large paws have especially thick pads, with webbed toes, and dewclaws are common. The hooves are broad and heavy, with unusually long dewclaws. Other cloven-hooved animals (such as giraffes and pronghorns) have no dewclaws. Rear dewclaws often have no phalanx bones and are attached by skin only. They do not have rear dewclaws. The dewclaws of the Bernese are often removed. The front dewclaws can be removed, if desired. Some hoofed animals (such as giraffes and modern horses) have no dewclaws. There is some debate as to whether dewclaws should be surgically removed. There is also some debate as to whether dewclaws should be surgically removed. In many dogs the dewclaws never contact the ground. However, in many dogs, the dewclaws never make contact with the ground.