My friends rottweiler is having pups. What is he to do reguarding the docking of their tails. Is this legal or just for cosmetic reasons. He rang the vets and they said they didnt do it. Somebody said to do it himself using various methods, all of which seem barbaric. Any good websites. thanks.
2006-10-13 07:39:54 · 15 answers · asked by anthony r 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
don´t do it.... its cruel and totally unnessasery.... would you like someone chopping off your little finger?
2006-10-13 07:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
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2016-12-13 07:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rotties are known for docked tails because they were used by butchers to pull meat carts and the tail would get in the way. Tails & dew claws should be removed within the FIRST 3 DAYS. It can be a little spendy, but worth it if you are going for the true Rottie look. Natural tails are perfectly acceptable, as European dog breeders are leaving dog natural these days. If the pups will be registered with AKC, and any owners intend to show then get that tail docked! Don't attempt to do it yourself. I would only encourage an experienced breeder to do so. Remember dogs like Rotties with tails can leave bruises on your legs when happy. My sister is a vet and she chooses not to provide services of cosmetic orientation, call a different vet, it is a moral thing and a personal choice to provide that service.
Legal yes, in some states that start with "NEW" it is not practiced and percieved as illegal, if you did it yourself, you would not get in trouble.
One more thing, it is no different than a baby boy being circumsized, it is painful but it passes in a pinch, I am not trying to be funny I have assisted with many dockings.
2006-10-13 07:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by Tenners 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Get the tail docked, i've seen a few rottis like that and they look bad with a thick tail like a German Shepherd
2006-10-13 08:07:32 · answer #4 · answered by madtyga2002 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There's no reason for those puppies to have their tails docked. Why not leave them alone? And yes, the methods are barbaric.
2006-10-13 07:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I believe it is banned in the UK, but working dogs are exempt.
And most definitely you mustn't do it yourself!! There is a Rottie up the road to where I live and he looks great with a tail.
EDIT
Go to this web page!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4807372.stm
2006-10-13 07:58:28 · answer #6 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is legal, but cruel. If he has it done, it should be done around 3-4 days old. I would NOT do it myself.
2006-10-13 09:41:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's done mostly for cosmetic reasons & i believe it's legal; whether the vet wants to do it or not is up to them. if he does do it himself, then i'd think i'd want another friend. if he's willing to do that to an innocent animal, who knows what else he's capable of?
2006-10-13 07:44:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Try www.rottweiler.co.uk/Docking
2006-10-13 08:14:29 · answer #9 · answered by marizani 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no real need to chop there tails off, i have 2 rottweilers with lovely tails
2006-10-13 07:43:18 · answer #10 · answered by ♥fluffykins_69♥ 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If your friend is so IGNORANT of the BASICS,why on earth is he so STUPID as to done a breeding at ALL???
Tails MUST be docked w/in 3 -5 DAYS of whelping!!!Same time the dewclaws are REMOVED!!!
Talk to his bitc-h's BREEDER!! Contact the stud-dog's owner!!!Call *ALL* the vets in the area,find one that **KNOWS** what they're doing & DO IT!!!
***DON'T*** bother asking the morons HERE!! They don't know which end bites!
2006-10-13 07:56:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋