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Yes, Boston Terriers can have their tails docked. However, Boston Terriers with docked tails are disapproved or even disqualified by some reputable kennel clubs such as the American Kennel Club (AKC).
Docking of tails on dogs is also banned in some countires, including the United Kingdom. Some people believe that docking is cruel, as this process is done when the puppy is only a few days old and causes great pain. Docking is also unnecessary, and should not be done unless if you want to enter the dog into a dog show in the future.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo. A Boston Terrier's tail length should be preferably
a quarter of the distance from set-on
to hock.
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Boston terriers have log tails when born, but many have the tail amputated (docked) to a shorter length when they are still puppies. This is done (according to owners) to prevent balls of fecal matter from becoming stuck to the tail hair. Many dogs have appearance standards calling for docked tails.
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∙ 13y agoBoston Terriers are born with tails, they just vary in size.
Some have little nubs as tails or they have one they can move.
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∙ 14y agoBoston Terriers are born with a screw tail. According to the American Kennel Club, Boston Terriers with docked tails will be disqualify.
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∙ 15y agoIn Boston Terriers (as well as all the other dogs that have docked tails), the docking must be done sometime before the puppies turn 2 weeks old.
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∙ 14y agoBostons Terriers are a short tailed breed.
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∙ 13y agoYes, but they are usually docked..... I have seen some with very short tails and some with long...... but never as long as a labs.
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∙ 11y agoNot always. Mine wasn't. I guess it depends on the genetics of the parents?
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Do Boston terriers tails have to be docked?
No they don't. The American Kennel Club is tyring to bring back the long tail.
Are toy fox terriers born with short tail?
Yes, the tail is docked a few days after the pups are born
How do Boston terrier tails look?
Although it is unusual, a Boston Terriers tail can be crooked, have bumps, or the dog may have no tail at all.
Is it bad to dock a dogo argentino's tail?
The dogo's tail doesn't need to be docked and a docked tail is a disqualifier in competition.
Do field spaniels have their tails docked?
Field Spaniels tails are usually docked, especially if they are used for work. The Breed Standard does not stipulate how much of the tail should be docked, but it is usually docked at around the second joint.
If i adopt a 6 week old boxer puppy with an undocked tail should i take it to the vet or will it be to late to be docked?
If you adopt a six-week old Boxer puppy with an undocked tail, there is no need to take it to the vet, it is to late to have the tail docked.
How are Boston terrier tails done as puppies?
The Boston is born with a small crooked corkscrew tail, most breeders have them docked because their usually not very "pretty" in their natural state.
Do people cut Boston terriers tails?
No, never. Bostons don't have much of a tail other then a small corkscrew and you leave it alone. If you get a Boston with a tail it is not full bred but don't ever dock it. I doubt a vet would anyway.
Is it illegal for a rot weiler to have its tail docked?
It not only isn't illegal, a docked tail is one of the breed characteristics. A Rottie with an UNdocked tail would not be show-quality or eligible for competitions in which breed standards must be met. Docking ANY dog's tail should only be done by a fully trained and qualified professional.
What is the ideal tail shape of a Kuvasz?
The ideal tail shape of a Kuvasz is low and not docked.
Is there a standard size in cm units for Boston terriers tail?
You can look it up on the breed standard of the American Kennel Club but I believe it is one inch.
In a rottweiler how long should a tail be docked?
Tail docking is banned in the UK, and in some other countries, check the law for your country, otherwise you could have charges of animal cruelty brought against you. Docking should always be done by a veterinarian.
