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No they don't. The American Kennel Club is tyring to bring back the long tail.
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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 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.
Why do Boston terriers with screw tails not wag them?
they don't have the nerve endings to do it
Why do pug Boston terriers have curly tails?
Pug Boston terriors have curly tails because they must have got that part from the pug parent.
Are Boston terriers born with tails?
Boston terriers are born with tails. However, the actual size of the dog's tail can vary from one dog to the other. Most are just very small nubs. These nubs are very small tails, about 1 inch long. And their tails wag up and down instead of side to side.
On the website bullenboxerswebscom are the boxers tails docked?
Boxers tails are shown to be docked on bullenboxers.webs.com.
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.
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.
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 lambs have tails?
Yes, they do but the tails are usually docked for hygienical reasons.
Where is the USS Constitution docked city and state?
The USS Constitution is docked in Boston, Massachusetts
Are Boston pug terriers short hair?
There are no such thing as Boston pug terriers but Boston terriers and pugs are both short haired.
