My Boxer's have just given birth, I was wondering where can i get their tails cut as most people and websites say it is illegal, but this is the way all boxers are breeded.
2007-03-16 23:57:12 · 13 answers · asked by emzsinga1 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Boxers aren't "breeded" that way, otherwise they'd be born without them.
Depending on where you are located, it could very well be illegal. Here in the states, it is not illegal. Most vets will do tails and dew claws at the same time (please get the dew claws done) within 3 days of being born.
2007-03-17 00:02:47 · answer #1 · answered by Pam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Vet. I have a 7 wk boxer and her tail is still on and personally i think she is cuter then any of the other boxers with her tail. But it should be done only shortly after birth and a lot of places are moving to make it illegal. In germany (where i am and i got my baby girl) it is very illegal to alter a dog in any way other then nuetering.
2007-03-17 07:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by resqshanna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have it done within the first few weeks of there life. Check with your vet and he will give you his advice.Unlike everyone else on here, I think there is nothing prettier then a box with his ear's cropped and tail docked.But as an owner you need to decide what you want. Having these things done is no different then you having a medical operation done on yourself. A little painful at first but in the end its worth it. If you do have the ears done I have some advice that works wonders. I have 2 boxers with there ears done and was having trouble with them standing straight. My vet told me to pour cod fish oil over there food.(can buy it at any pharmacies)Within days they were perfect. It hardens the cartilage and they love the taste.
2007-03-18 16:13:16 · answer #3 · answered by acwright2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Boxers are not "Breeded" that way. Have a look at this site:
http://www.cdb.org/
which explains the current situation.
More important that cropping your puppies tails - I hope you made sure that the sire and dam had both had all the necessary health checks before you mated them - in particular that they were tested for heart disease by a recognised cardiologist.?
2007-03-17 07:24:11 · answer #4 · answered by anwen55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The vet will do it or give you information on it. It is NOT illegal to crop the tails. There is an age limitation though, it may be 2-4 weeks, consult your vet and schedule their first worming shots.
Boxer Rescue Mom
2007-03-17 07:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by rboxermom1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have only ever owned boxers and yes they do look better with a stump tail but its law that you cant do it anymore and trust me you do get used to the tail
2007-03-17 08:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by Boxer girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is nature for a dog to have a tail how would you feel if when you where born they cut your ear of dogs are suppose to have tail or they wouldnt be born with a tail dont mess with nature its cruel
2007-03-19 18:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most dogs do not have their tails docked nowadays They look better with tails leave their tails long
2007-03-19 17:42:58 · answer #8 · answered by Dilili 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could try your vet office they will have to be a couple of days old to get them done its a package price so try that and see if it works
Snookie
2007-03-20 23:39:45 · answer #9 · answered by princess_112387 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best check with your vet if they wont do it they can normaly put you in touch or will let you know were you stand on the subject,
2007-03-18 19:43:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋