? on Tail Cropping

[Albea]

Originally posted by DobeGirl

Just to let you all know we are not going to dock the tail and thank you all again for your comments it was a big help
(We really aren't cruel people)

Good for you! It was the best decision. I hope sometime in the near future the AKC decides that there's no reason to dock tails or ears even if the dogs are for the show ring. Perhaps we could start a petition.

[ChrisH]

originally posted by Albea

Good for you! It was the best decision. I hope sometime in the near future the AKC decides that there's no reason to dock tails or ears even if the dogs are for the show ring. Perhaps we could start a petition.

I agree wholeheartedly!

I am TOTALLY against docking of tails, and ears also, with the exception of medical/health of the dog, reasons. And would support any move to get it banned.

When I was owned by two dobes all those years ago, ears were not cropped but there was no way to have one with a whole tail. And we tried, but the breeders downright refused to sell without docking first, in fact, as someone wrote earlier, it was always done at two days old. I`m not even sure what the situation is here in the UK now, except that it has become law that no-one but a vet is allowed to dock the tails of any breed (whereas before breeders did it themselves) and there has been some debate about it.
Springer, other spaniels, Pointers, and some other working dogs tails are usually cropped too, - supposedly because they are likely to get them damaged while working - but my Bobs tail is intact Im pleased to say. Even though he was from a full working strain, Terry, his breeder was happy to have leave his tail whole.

[wolf_Q]

Glad you aren't cropping the tail.

I have a schnauzer and a poodle, both with cropped tails. They were that way when we got them. I've always kind of wanted to see them with tails, it seems like that little stub isn't much to wag!

Don't worry if people say your dog looks odd. Reggie (schnauzer) doesn't have cropped ears. They don't fold either. So he has these huge ears that stick straight up, but I wouldn't have it any other way!

I have a husky now, and it's so weird to have a dog with a tail--I love his tail!

[Presley]

I heard in the UK they are trying to ban tail docking. I for one do not like it. I also do not like how they remove dew claws on labs and other breeds. It is all a pretty tough spot to be in.

[Smilla]

Regarding Vi Co Bi's comment, "Honey, with a Doberman, you're probably going to hear how "odd" your dog looks if you don't crop its ears and dock its tail,", which garnered a few responses:

I think her point, as well, was that one shouldn't care what other people think. The rest of her post would indicate it.

My parents have a Corgi with a cropped tail (done before they got her); she tries chasing it as well. Of course, Corgis are so long and low to the ground that she usually falls on her side after a couple of rotations. A ridiculous picture, at best.

[turner]

I would not have the tail cropped. Phoebe (which is a rottie) had her tail cropped when we got her, but it wasn't done like they usually do it. It was cropped but left longer than "it should have been" as they say. I have been asked if I am getting it done so it is "proper". I just tell them ok, I will go get her tail cropped so it is "proper" if you let me chop off 1 of your fingers. Lets see how much pain that it.

I do not beleive in "tail cropping", it is a cruel and inhumane thing to do. I love Phoebe with the "improper" tail. I don't care that is what makes her unique.

People are into the "show" for thier pets, that they forget to love their pets...

[Rottie]

After the puppy is a week old, tail cropping is then considered an "amputation", and should only be done if there is something wrong with the tail. At 4 months, your pup is way too old to have it done.

I personally prefer the look of docked Rotts, and don't have a problem with it, as long as it's done when they are still very young.

[slleipnir]

I also do not like how they remove dew claws on labs and other breeds.

I think they really just take off the hind dew claw (atleast here) because it's flimsey and could hurt the dog if it get caught in something??

[turner]

Don't get me wrong, I am not totally against it, but I am just tired of people thinking that if a tail isn't cropped, then they are not a TRUE whatever (eg:rottie). A rottie or Dobbie is still a rottie or Dobbie weather the tail is cropped or not. They just are not considered "show quality". If it is done when it should be, then ok but I still think it would hurt a whole lot. And I don't think I could handle hearing a pup scream in pain, just because their tail is being chopped off.

I think I have mixed feelings about this subject. I like my dogs with short stubs, but I don't like how it is done or the reason it is done.