At what age should a rottweiler's tail be docked?

Question

I want to get a rott puppy and am wondering at what age I should have his tail docked.

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Answer 1

it will have to be done long before you will get it. Docking must be done between 2 and 5 days of age. No later to avoid nerve damage issue. Generally breeders will handle this as part of the breed.

Answer 2

Breeders dock the tail 2-3 days after birth, you shouldnt have to worry about it.

Answer 3

Tail docking would be done by the breeder.
The tails are sone at 3-5 days old. long before the pups are ever sold to new homes.

Answer 4

if you are going to buy a puppy his tail will already be docked. They get their tails docked when they are just a few days old.

Answer 5

It should be done at 2-3 days of age. After that it is considered a tail amputation and will be considerally more

Answer 6

yeah they should be a few days old. although i've assisted with a tail docking and the pup was at least a couple months old so it was real painful since the spine had already grown into the tail.

Answer 7

2-4 days old. Make sure that they look like they are going to live and look healthy before you do it then take them to a vet.

Answer 8

a few days after they are born

Answer 9

I agree with above.

Answer 10

8 to 12 weeks, check with your vet.
God bless you and your family.
Saint Bernard Breeder in Indiana since 1977.