Clara-- It isn't the breed standard, it's the way the breed is shown. For apperance in the /show ring./
Shelteez-- Border Collie Rescue in Arizona has docked a few tails due to injury. I've seen plenty of Border Collies with docked tails.
Carole-- I see. That's good.

It's not like I'm against natural ways, I'm just trying to explain the way it is in the show ring, and the standards there.