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Why don't all dogs have tails?
MOST dogs are born with tails, but some breeds have them docked at birth.
Why are some terriers born without docked tails?
All dogs are born without docked tails, docking is a proceedure carried out by people which removes their tails.
Are Brittany Spaniels born with tails?
Some Brittany Spaniels are born with long tails and some are born with tails that are naturally short. These dogs generally have their tails docked at birth.
Why do yorkies's have small tails?
Years ago when yorkies were used to hunt vermin (rats) they docked their tails as the rats would attack sometimes from behind and bite their tails. Also when down in small spaces to kill rats their tails would not get caught on anything.
Are there poodles whose tails aren't cropped?
yes,but you have to ask your breeder right when the dogs are born otherwise the tails will usually be docked at about three weeks. hope this helped
Are Boxers born without tails?
Yes, Boxers are born with long tails. Breeders choose to have the dogs tails docked in order to comply with breed standards. They also usually have their ears pricked, except in places like England where they allow the dogs ears to be natural.
Why are some breeds of dogs tails docked?
Docking is now illegal in Scotland. dogs tails have been docked historically in this country normally under the premise that working dogs (eg gun dogs, hunting dogs etc) running through undergrowth and brush are prone to injuring this appendage. it is a historical notion and some breeds were docked which were never likely to be working dogs, simply as it consituted the breed standard in the eyes of the general public- in other words for cosmetic reasons. in Scotland it has been deemed illegal to dock a dogs tail unless amuptation becomes necessary after an injury.
What kind of dogs need their tail cut off?
No dogs need their entire tails removed, except in the case of serious injury. Some Australian shepherds are born with very short tails, but no dogs are born without tails. It used to be fashionable for certain dogs, such as Doberman pinchers, Brittanies, boxers, Pembroke corgis and others, to have their tails docked, or drastically shortened. Today, the AKC frowns on this practice and encourages dog owners and breeders not to dock their animals' tails, as the procedure causes unnecessary pain and fear for the pooch. Some hunting and sporting dogs, such as pointers, Weimaraners and spaniels, may need to have their tails docked for their own good if they are being used for hunting in wooded areas. These animals are prone to having their thin, whip-like tails broken as they run and weave through brushy and forested areas.
When should a Boston Terrier's tail be docked?
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.
Why can hunting dogs and gun dogs have docked tails?
Because working and gun dogs often injure their tails during work so removing the tail is seen as more humane than leaving it to get broken. Tail docking for cosmetic reasons has been banned in the UK because it is seen as ''cruel and unnecessary''.
Do dogs have a nurve in the tail if so do the feel much pian when their tails are docked?
Dogs do have pain receptors in their tails so they will feel it when they are docked. However, if performed correctly and on a very young puppy, the bleeding should stop almost immeadiately and the tail will not have developed enough to properly send the pain messages to the brain. A more humane method where no blood is lost and no pain is caused is called ''banding''.
Why cut Rottweiler tail?
The reason why Schnauzers tails are docked is because judges at dog competitions find this more attractive. If you are planning on entering your schnauzer in a competition then you will find that most of the Schnauzers tails are docked.
