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I think it's because Breaking Swipe is more of a tail slap type attack over a claw one, hence why Onix and Kingdra can learn it. However, I do agree that it makes it no less odd, as Nido duo, Aggron, and Druddigon do have fairly impressive tails to begin with, especially Nidoking, who's tail is often described as being able to break things like they were matchsticks in some dex data, if memory serves. So, while I feel that Breaking Swipe is not a claw-based move, I do agree that it's very odd that the Mons you mentioned lack the move regardless.
EDIT: Yeah, I was right. It's a tail-type attack, not a claw-based one. Here's the official description: "The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats." As a result, that explains why Onix and Kingdra can learn it, as they both have pretty decent sized tails, but it doesn't explain why the others can't, since they do have impressive tails themselves.
Regidraco doesn't have a tail and still gets it (GRanted, it doesn't have Claws either). Either way, Aurorus not learning it is odd as well... same with Wooper. If Wooper can use its tail to use Ice Punch, it should be able to use Breaking Swipe.