Are Great Dane's tails usually docked or no?
2007-12-21 10:16:08 · 11 answers · asked by . 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Thanks everyone....I was curious. I happened to see a picture of one and got curious.
2007-12-21 10:23:57 · update #1
No, danes tails are not docked at birth, but they are prone to injury, which is why you see a lot that have docked tails. Tails do not heal well once injured and are prone to re-injury and necrosis, even if treated.
2007-12-21 10:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Today, the reason I still think it's a good idea is because they have really thin "whip-like" tails. Even just from getting excited and smacking their tails on the wall is enough to split them open. Often, this ends up in a portion of the tail having to be amputated because they simply will not heal. Frankly, it amazes me that pit bulls, staffies, and the like aren't docked - they often have the same problems. They don't usually dock Great Danes, but in many cases they probably should - I've bandaged many a Dane tail. I can tell you from experience, a bleeding wagging tail is one hell of a mess.
2016-04-10 12:01:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great danes havent got docked tails.
2007-12-21 10:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by Karens BCS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not with in breed standard to have a tail docked on a Dane.
2007-12-21 10:22:51 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, absolutely NOT...Dane tails are NOT docked!!!
On occasion a Dane may need to have it's tail amputated becasue of injury, but otherwise a Dane has it's tail.
2007-12-21 11:31:47 · answer #5 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, great dane tails are not usually docked. It is a disqualification in show dogs, and there is no reason for it to be done.
2007-12-21 10:20:06 · answer #6 · answered by Critter Queen 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope, though I have seen a couple with them docked, technically amputated. One was because it's tail got slammed in a door.
2007-12-21 10:23:57 · answer #7 · answered by Short Shot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, tails should not be docked.
Also it is becoming more and more common for the ears to remain natural.
2007-12-21 12:47:24 · answer #8 · answered by Lucy's Dog House 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless there is a medical reason, the tail is left on.
2007-12-21 11:55:36 · answer #9 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. They get to keep their tails. :)
2007-12-21 10:22:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋