Not a big deal, just one of those things I wonder about. When I trim nails, I notice that the differences between the sets on the front paws versus hind paws. Without fail, the front sets are about twice the length, seem thicker, stronger and more *pointy* than the back sets.. even though the same length of time has passed from trimming both. Now I am assuming this is one of natures little tricks that is there for a reason... my question is.. do any of you guru's know percisely what that reason is??? For hunting purposes? Traction? Self-defense?? Anyone know the *technical* explanation for this?? [Posted in FML issue 3034]