I really like the fact that Carl has no tail. It never gets in the way, knocking stuff over and everything. I also think he looks better with it off (although I never saw him with it on )

If the tail is docked when it is supposed to be (when the pups are a few days old), it supposedly doesn't hurt them, too much. But, I've never actually been there during a tail docking.

The ear cropping is okay, I guess if you like that look, but I think it makes them look mean.

I think the fancy haircuts on poodles, and cockers, etc. are weird. Again, if you like that look it's fine, but I really think that it makes the dogs look like hairballs, not dogs.



[This message has been edited by Rottie (edited March 07, 2001).]