I bought an american staff terrier. the standard says, their tail should not curl up(gay tail)what sould i do?

Question

He does not have papers,but he looks pure, except for the tail will he grow out of it or should i have something done. Because it bothers the heck out of me. There are so many different pits out there,but none of them should have the tail issue. the tail is also rather long. He is ten weeks should i have part of it cut so it can't curl. not dock the whole thing ,but something. Is there something I can do?

Answer 1

At 10 weeks, it is too late to do any tail docking..It would require major surgery, and cost $250 or more, IF you could find a vet to do it.
.He may straighten his tail on his own, or you may just learn to love him eactly as he is..

Answer 2

There is about a hair's breath of difference between then Am. Staff and the APBT. All three breeds - the Staff, Am Staff and the APBT all came from the original "bull and terrier"(corrected myself) dog types that were used back in England and other part of Europe for bull and bear baiting and later dog fighting when it was legal. The Am Staff is the result of Irish, Scottish and English Immigrants who came to the US and brought their dogs with them. They bred a taller and slightly heavier version which became known as the American Staffordshire to tell the difference between the two and identify the style of American breed staffs. The Am. Staff was AKC'd first and then later the Staff. The APBT was developed at the same time and were at one point AKC dogs, but got the boot. The first UKC APBT was owned by the founder of the UKC. He also had a part in founding the ADBA. The one real difference is that Am Staffs are a bit more stocky than the leaner APBT. BQ: Your friend as a pit bully mix. At 110 its well over what a proper APBT should be BQ2: The same reason why people think BLUE APBTs are rare. Real "blue" APBTs are rare but they aren't worth more. Dilute black which is all blue is brings with it the possibility of skin issues which is why back in the day you hardly if ever say a BLUE pit. Red, tan, black, or blue nose color plays no importance on value or aggression.

Answer 3

Well, hopefully you are not planning on breeding him, because no one else wants that either and it is a trait that can be passed on. Do whatever you want, but do not breed the dog.

He probably will not grow out of it, and even with papers, you have no recourse!! It is a FAULT!! That is what seperates a pet quality dog from a show/breeding quality dog. Pets have faults. It may be a poor bite,gay tail,cow hocks......the list goes on and on. If the dog was sold to you as show quality, then you can complain. You bought a dog without papers, so it is pet quality right off the bat.
He can still make a fine pet and a great dog!!!!

Answer 4

My daughter has an A.S. and his tail is straight, but not short. He has papers however, which would have allowed you some recourse.

I guess it saddens me that the tail issue is so much an issue for you, and 'grow Out" of it is unlikely,,,unless it happened to break,,, which could cause you even more angst than it seems to now.

I also realize that in some breeds it seems acceptable to Dock/Crop tails,,, But I view it as butchering for the sake of an owners vainty. If evolution meant the breeds to have short tails, they would, by now.

I most agree with the one answerer,,, Accept and Love him as he is,,, or in my opinion, analyze why it is you find that so offensive.

BTW,,, My daughter would fiercely argue the A.S. is NOT a PIT.

I have a Wolf Chow female, a beautiful, sweet animal who happens to have inherited the mothers thick, but short, curved tail. I can't recall ever considering having it altered,,,though I guess hair extensions might work?

Be as kind to the animal as he will be with you, and get beyond the tail issue. Without papers you can't show him anyway, and without genetic testing you can't know his bloodline,,pure or not.

No real offense meant in anything I've said,,,but I can equate your issue to OUR species as well. I can frame my face with my cupped hands and likely find a dozen things I don't strictly like, or are anaomolous??? However, I choose to be OK with me, as is.

Rev. Steven

Answer 5

Are you going to use him in dog shows? If not, I wouldn't worry about it. The standards are just guidelines for show dog owners and handlers and their judges. But if you do decide to dock the tail, the vet's office will consider it an amputation because the puppy is so old. That would make it more expensive.

Answer 6

If the tail was going to be docked, it should have been done at no older than 3 days. I would say he will grow into it. He is still VERY young and his apperance will change drastically. If not, I wouldn't worry about it. Just enjoy your pet

Answer 7

There is a good possiblity that be is pure bred. We all have our imperfections and that just may be his. My German Shepherd's tail is about 2-1/2 shy of the standard. That's just his personal characteristic trait! If it really bothers you, speak with your vet. I don't think it's such a big deal and I bet ya this Am Staff is precious just the way he is.

Answer 8

I care less about your dogs tail. There are NOT so many different "pits" out there. There is only the APBT.

Answer 9

Unless you plan on showing him, don't worry about the tail (it will not affect his personality). What made you choose an Amstaf? They're great dogs as long as they are raised right and NOT used for fighting. So please, enjoy your puppy and don't worry about the tail.

Answer 10

Neuter him and love him like he is.