should dogs tails be docked?

Question

weather working dogs or pets do you think there tails should be docked

Answer 1

If they are working dogs then yes, as their tails can be damaged when rummaging around in gorse bushes and the likes, but to get a tail docked on a pet just for the sake of keeping up traditions then no.

Answer 2

Tali docking for SOME breeds is definitely not cruel or "unhealthy" for them because the tail of some breeds (like Dobermans) tends to come to be unhealthy as the canine a long time. Docking the tail when they are pups is way less difficult on the canine than having the tail eliminated as an grownup or senior dog. That mentioned, docking have got to be achieved by way of a vet when the pups are very, very younger--- only some days. At three days historical, the vet can dock the tail with out inflicting a lot pain to the pup. The older the dog will get, the extra it hurts--- after four or 5 days historic, it is very painful for the canine, and that's simply cruel. However docking, executed accurately and for the correct causes, isn't a foul thing.

Answer 3

Tali docking for some breeds is really no longer merciless or "undesirable" for them because the tail of a few breeds (like Dobermans) has a tendency to develop into risky because the canines a lengthy time period. Docking the tail even as they are domestic dogs is way a lot less complicated on the canines than having the tail bumped off as an individual or senior canines. That stated, docking should be performed by technique of a vet even as the domestic dogs are very, very youthful--- very few days. At 3 days previous, the vet can dock the tail without causing a lot discomfort to the puppy. The older the canines receives, the more effective it hurts--- after 4 or 5 days previous, that is truly painful for the canines, and that is in basic terms merciless. yet docking, performed precise and for the right causes, isn't a nasty concern.

Answer 4

The only dogs that need their tails docked are certain breeds of working dogs whose tails could get injured. Otherwide, I believe that docking is soon to be banned in the UK but I'm not absolutely certain.

Answer 5

I am not generally an advocate for tail docking but in the case of working Spaniels, they can do all kinds of damage to their tails when they go through things like gorse bushes, but other breeds that are for showing and pets then they should keep their tails as there is no need to dock them, it is after all humans who created breed standards so they can be altered to allow tails!!

Answer 6

In working dogs, I can see the point, as depending upon the work they do, they can do a lot of damage to their tails and this is prevented by docking, but just doing it in a breed who although they are a working breed, that dog doesn't work is not good for the dog - its just a fashion accesorie. Dogs use their tails to signal between each other and regardless of the breed, unless that dog is a working dog who is docked because of their work, then it shouldn't be done.

Answer 7

Dogs where the breed standard is to be docked, should be docked, by a vet before 4 days old. The dogs have been bred and raised and worked with no tail. Their bodies have acclimated to this. To allow a working breed to have a tail can cause many problems. I know several dobies with un-docked tails that have back problems. The breeds' genetics simply are not correct for the dog to have an intact tail. I'm not saying that I think you HAVE to dock a tail, but to say that it hurts the dog in the long run and that they are happier with their tails is just stupidity. Most people have no say in whether their dog has a docked tail or not. Breeders choose to have this done, not most owners. I do think that docking shouldn't be allowed past a certain age, along with ear cropping. My dobie has a docked tail, and we both love her little nubbie.

Answer 8

As much as my initial reaction screams "NO!", unfortunately, this is not the case.

For certain breeds, tail docking will keep them healthier later in life. This is the effect of dog breeders screwing up the natural evolution of the species by countless cross-breeding and inbreeding.

Can you imagine a wild 'toy poodle'? No. Why? Because prior to breeders trying to get a new breed for every possible purpose, there were only 10-20 different breeds in the world.

So, before you buy a dog (if you haven't already), if you are against tail docking, pick a dog that doesn't require it.

Answer 9

No, there is no reason to dock a dog's tail. It is just fashion that humans desire themselves. If it was due to the risk of injury, then why do some working dogs have full tails, even though they work in the field i.e. gun dogs.

As for dogs being kept as pets, why would owners want to have a tail docked? Surely it's much nicer to see a dog wagging it's tail in greeting rather than seeing an unnatural stump.

Answer 10

absolutely NOT!
The pro docking brigade cite tail damage as a reason to carry on docking. I bred cockers for many years and lived a life in the country where they ran through brambles, hawthorn hedges etc. Not one ever got a tail damaged. Plenty got ear flaps torn though yet I don't see anyone saying they should be cut off with a pair of scissors and no anaesthetic.

Answer 11

I do not agree with cropping of ears. It is a complete form of cosmetic surgery and is pointless. I do not agree with tail docking, unless it is performed on working springer spaniels. Otherwise, again it is pointless. The only reason i agree with this is because I have seen many working dogs get their tails ripped to shreds in brambles and thorns, and just think that if they are subjected to chasing birds that have been murdered by the shooters, then they should at least be able to do it without slicing and dicing their tails.