Years ago when I was in the market for a Cairn Terrier, I went to look at a litter at someones home and they already had tails cut off. They tried to tell me that was standard. Um, no. Didn’t get my dog from them.
We have had two Briards with natural ears and one adult who came to us with docked ears (unfortunately, the norm in the U.S.) — guess which one had recurring ear infections? For our current briard we chose a breeder who makes prospective buyers sign a “no dock” contract.
There are some breeds that do have ugly tails and so long as we seem to approve of designer dogs.. what’s the harm? I don’t imagine the dog minds it anymore than poodles mind being groomed into some truly bizarre shapes… Or, being neutered or spayed. If.. I were a dog and had a choice, I would gladly give up my tail.. to get some, tail.
I agree 100%, as well as ear docking, damaging the vocal cords to keep a dog from barking, and declawing of cats. All are horrendous, barbaric practices done for man’s ego.
momofalex7 almost 4 years ago
I agree. Dogs have a tail for a good reason. Leave nature alone.
A Common 'tator almost 4 years ago
Docked tails is purely for aesthetic reasons of the owner… I can think of a few aesthetic improvement I’d like to make to those owners…
Gent almost 4 years ago
Cutting off a poor doggie’s tail is an eevil crime.
gopher gofer almost 4 years ago
who could possibly think that mutilating a poor doggie would be okay…?
hans Premium Member almost 4 years ago
It is outlawed here in Sweden, I’m happy to say!
blunebottle almost 4 years ago
Lots of places don’t allow it any more. Same for ears.
cdward almost 4 years ago
I have never understood tail docking, and it certainly has no purpose today.
ObiJoan almost 4 years ago
Banned in Catalonia. Sadly, many owners purchase their mutilated pets from other regions of Spain.
dlkrueger33 almost 4 years ago
Confession: Never had a dog; don’t know much about them. WHY would this even be a THING? Sounds HORRIBLE.
cabalonrye almost 4 years ago
Banned in France, tail and ears.
Steverino Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Some dog needs to go to a retail shop.
exness Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Years ago when I was in the market for a Cairn Terrier, I went to look at a litter at someones home and they already had tails cut off. They tried to tell me that was standard. Um, no. Didn’t get my dog from them.
kv450 almost 4 years ago
We have had two Briards with natural ears and one adult who came to us with docked ears (unfortunately, the norm in the U.S.) — guess which one had recurring ear infections? For our current briard we chose a breeder who makes prospective buyers sign a “no dock” contract.
azkfwecho Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Totally useless convention. Is purely for “looks” and for no other reason. Stupid.
Old Man River almost 4 years ago
If some people think it’s cute to get their dog’s tail docked, They should at least have to be castrated themselves first.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 4 years ago
There are some breeds that do have ugly tails and so long as we seem to approve of designer dogs.. what’s the harm? I don’t imagine the dog minds it anymore than poodles mind being groomed into some truly bizarre shapes… Or, being neutered or spayed. If.. I were a dog and had a choice, I would gladly give up my tail.. to get some, tail.
Plods with ...™ almost 4 years ago
Crop and dock should be illegal and finable.
William A Short Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Yes tail docking should stop-so should ear cropping.
pchemcat almost 4 years ago
I agree 100%, as well as ear docking, damaging the vocal cords to keep a dog from barking, and declawing of cats. All are horrendous, barbaric practices done for man’s ego.
raybarb44 almost 4 years ago
A Doberman Pincher is a totally different looking dog when his ears aren’t lopped and he has his tail. They are actually cool looking…..
grenjello almost 4 years ago
Is there a separate wall for neutered dogs?
bobknowlden almost 4 years ago
In the UK, it has been outlawed. https://www.bva.co.uk/take-action/our-policies/tail-docking-in-dogs/