my dog (lucky) has a really short tail that was cut
2006-07-22 07:06:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
i have a toy/ teacup poodle
2006-07-22 07:16:00 · update #1
Tail docking is in the breed standards for poodles and many other breeds as well. Whether you will show them or not, most breeders will dock their tails at an early age 1)because they are less likely to chew on the tail when they are young and 2) because it really should not be done once they have fully developed into adulthood (problems could arise). The AKC website has access to breed standards and other info about tail docking and ear cropping.
2006-07-22 13:36:52 · answer #1 · answered by redhead70070 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some dog breeds have standards that call for cutting a dog's tail short - it's called docking (Dobermans and Rotties are examples). The breeders dock the tails of all the puppies to follow the standard or because people are just used to seeing the breed without one.
You might get a kick out of watching your dog wag its nub - my sister's Rottie wagged his a lot!
2006-07-22 14:17:17 · answer #2 · answered by krissydahs93 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the breed of dog. Poodle and Rottweiler pups have their tails docked routinely. This is an American thing. You can not show a dog that has a docked tail or ears in Europe.
Some pups are born with no tail. I have seen this myself, it is rare though.
ps - some humans are born with extra fingers, toes and stub tails. These are routinely removed.
2006-07-22 14:10:18 · answer #3 · answered by momma dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some breeds (such as Old English Sheepdogs) traditionally have their tails "docked", because it was felt that the tail served no practical purpose. It's one of those things that has gone on for generations. There are pros & there are cons.
2006-07-22 14:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called "DOCKING" not "cutting" !!! It's NO BIG DEAL!!!
Read the BREED STANDARDS!!! **MANY** breeds are *supposed* to be docked,including POODLES!
&&&...you do NOT have a "teacup" anything!!!
NO SUCH THING!!! TOY poodles are UNDER 10 inches! That's it,period.
2006-07-22 16:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is usullly done for "breed standard" for the AKC if it is a pure breed dog. Some people dock puppies tails just becasue that is how they like them!
2006-07-22 14:09:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because like everything else, humans think things should have a certain look. To bad WE weren't born when a damn tail. I would love to return the favor for the pups.
2006-07-22 14:10:19 · answer #7 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it at one time for akc show dog you had to have their ears cropped and tails docked it their breed was to look a certain way akc is slowing changing it ways because of animal right and people thing it is cruel they are now allowing some dogs not to be cropped or docked slowly but it still a a long way away my schnauzer has his tail docked got him that way and i had his ears cropped for health reasons only
2006-07-22 14:36:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becuase some breeds like terriers they cut it becuase thats just the way they are and Aussie sheps have no tail
2006-07-22 14:09:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some breeds it's the way the dogs "supposed" to look.
2006-07-22 14:11:26 · answer #10 · answered by Courtney L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋