Not at all, however people will be more wary of the dog which is NOT want you want as others fearing the dog will actually make him more dominant as by being so others are fearful.
Docking is merely for show and pathetic chavs who want a 'ard dog.'
Tail docking of dogs for prophylactic (preventative) or cosmetic reasons is illegal in all Australian states. Tail docking by a vet for therapeutic reasons, such as if the tail is injured, is the only legal form of tail docking for dogs in Australia.
Tail docking involves the removal of the Dog's tail, which is permanent and does not grow back. Although supporters of this operation claim that the puppy hardly feels it, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that docking causes severe and lingering pain. Studies have also shown that docked tails are more sensitive to pain when the Dog matures. Docking the tail means that the Dog loses a form of communication as the tail expresses body language to other Dogs. The effects of docking are permanent.
The cost of docking a tail varies from area to area and can vary between vets in the same area. To get an accurate cost for docking the tail, call several vets in your area.
No, theyre are not born without tails. It has been a tradition to cut off a rottweiler's tail from a young age. This was done because they had a powerful tail and would hit it againt things and hurt themselves. However, the law has now changed so that it is illegal to cut off a rottweiler's tail.
Tail docking is illegal in the UK, and this applies to all breeds of dog, including the Old English Sheepdog.
Tail docking for cosmetic purposes was abolished in the UK in 2007. Any dog docked after that year is barred from all show rings with a paying audience, unless it is a Working dog. Tail docking is still legal in Canada and the US.
Docking of tails should be done between 3 and 5 days old
Cannot understand the point of docking. If I find anyone docking puppies I will let RSPCA know about it. .
Not if it was being done in conformance with "breed standards" (e.g.: Boxers), but if it was being done in a cruel and inhumane fashion or being done unnecessarily to other breeds, yes.
it depends on who is docking the tail the vet or a breeder
It is illegal and unethical to cut a boxer's tail off. Tail docking is a painful and unnecessary procedure that is banned in many countries due to the harm it causes to the dog. It can lead to long-term health issues and should not be done for cosmetic reasons.
The ban on cosmetic docking came into force on 6 April 2007 in England. It was to stop people from docking dogs for showing and other cosmetic reasons. Now it is only legal to dock a dog's tail if it is going to be used for work and never enters a show ring.