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Because they get cut off when they're 1-2 days old.
It is a matter of preference. Some people prefer the tails and ears cropped and some do not. What is "cute" to some may be ugly to others.
A bobtail is the horses with the cropped tails. The horse's tail is cut or trimmed, or tied with ribbons.
How much it costs to get a boxer's tail and ears docked will vary from vet to vet. They need to be around 8-10 weeks old.
Yes, you can, it's a good thing, (if you want to) to get the puppies tail cropped at an early age! because it's soft with new tissue. But when they're older, the tissue underneath the skin is hardened, and not recommendable for cropping!
All dogs are born with tails. (Except in special circumstances) The stumps that you see are from cropping, or cutting of the tail when the dog is a puppy. It is believed to give the dog a better look.
Yes, absolutely! Vets are the responsible place to get it done.
I own and used to breed min pins so know the answer to this very well. Tails and dewclaws should be done no later than 3 days old. If it hasn't been done and your dog is older, check with your vet. It may be too late. You also need to ask yourself why you want the tail docked and if it is that important to you, why did you get a dog that's tail is not docked? Ideally it should be done at 3 mos. However I have personally had a Min Pins ears cropped as late as 1.5 years of age and they stood fine. I owned a Min Pin in the 1960s and his tail at 6 weeks was already cropped. I didn't have his ears done simply because I don't believe in this cruel fashion and no one can say it isn't cruel. It's all in the name of the breeder and showing off the dog. How would you like your tail bone cropped and your ears cropped, stitched and dipped in brandy?
Just a guess, but it may be a holdover from dog fighting. Ears and tails may have been cropped because they were liabilities.That is an incorrect answer. The Pit Bull was a game dog originally used for hunting large game. The ears were cropped due to the fact that big ears make handles that can be torn and cause bleeding. AS for the "Fighting" you are way off base. Cropped Ears arent commonly found on "Fighting" Dogs as it leaves the ear opened and exposed which can lead to infection. Also tail docking in Fighting dogs...Also a NO a dogs tail gives them natural balance so Fighters didnt have their tail docked. Please if you are going to answer a question know what your talking people ask questions for a real answer not someone prejudice.
Usually the breeders dock their tails when they are 3 days old as they have no nerve feelings yet. But if you have a dobie that still has a tail and ears it will cost you 500 hundred for the ears to get done and while the dog is under it should only cost you 15-30 dollars for the tail to be done.
Jack burned his tail when he jumped over the candlestick.