is it still legal to dock puppies tail with the banding method at the age of 2 days old
2007-03-12 07:01:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
at the moment it is still legal to have a pro-docking vet to dock tails-whether they prefer the banding method or not is up to them-it 'supposedly' becomes illegal on the 6th april-so any litters born BEFORE that date can still be docked and supposedly litters born AFTER that date cannot! please see the council of docked breeds website for details!
http://www.cdb.org/
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Banding-tails/#detail
http://www.cdb.org/video.htm
please watch the video for details!
2007-03-12 11:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by JULIE B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From the 7th April, the barbaric practice of docking dogs tails using any method will be illegal in the UK, and about time too!!
2007-03-12 07:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is still legal for a vet to do it, but not yourself. This has been the law since 1995. The new law on docking comes in on april the 7th i believe (definatly april).
Not sure what methods can be used though.
So if you must then take them to the vets.
2007-03-12 07:06:04 · answer #3 · answered by Fred 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about legalities, but it is often cruel to leave dogs bred to be docked with a tail.
For example, we have a cocker spaniel and they have huge tails, we didn't dock him due to financial reasons (vets are expensive). We ended up having the tail amputated because he kept injuring it and spraying blood around as he wagged it vigorously.
Consult a vet, I reckon. If they refuse, consult a local dog rearer or working-dog owner.
2007-03-12 08:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Until April yes but don't do it.
My friends rottie is undocked and looks so much better than the docked ones.
Docking is cruel.
2007-03-12 17:58:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
depends were you live in uk its banned in april no docking
no new pups without tails will be showed only old ones
the tails got to be there for a reason
i know i whould miss mine
2007-03-12 09:32:13 · answer #6 · answered by andygames07 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is illegal although a lot of breeders still do dock puppies tails
2007-03-12 07:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by sky 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
docking puppies will become illegal as of the first week in April
about time too as no dog should be without its tail
also if he is for show in say crufts he will not be accepted if he is docked
2007-03-12 09:06:17 · answer #8 · answered by lucyjake3 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Leave the pups the way they were intended to be.
Would you cut a baby's toes off?
2007-03-12 10:00:55 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
take pups to the vet, preferably give the vet notice and he will do dew claws also, doesnt take long and a professional will provide the best care will be given
2007-03-12 07:25:47 · answer #10 · answered by placidma 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋