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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 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?
Some terrier breeds have natural bobtails, meaning they are born with short or no tails due to a genetic mutation. This trait has been selectively bred in certain terrier breeds to avoid tail docking while maintaining the desired appearance of the breed.
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.
Does a ram have a tail?
yes all sheep have tails just some are docked as lambs
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.
Do Border Collie puppies have their tails docked?
Some breeders may choose to dock Schapso puppies tails, others don't. As there is no official Breed Standard for the Schapso, it is a matter of personal taste if this ''breed'' is docked or not.
Are bulldog puppies tails docked at birth?
No, bulldog puppies are not typically born with docked tails. Tail docking is a practice that involves surgically removing part of a dog's tail for various reasons, but it is not a common procedure for bulldogs. It is important to check with reputable breeders to ensure ethical and humane breeding practices.
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.
My question is which way is the boxer cuter tail docked and ears cropped or tail docked and ears uncropped?
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.
What are dog tails?
Dog tails are an extension of their spine and are used for communication and balance. Different breeds have different tail lengths and shapes, and dogs will wag their tails to express emotions such as happiness, excitement, or anxiety. Some dogs are born without tails, while others have their tails docked for various reasons.
Are Australian sheepdogs born without a tail?
when they are a few days old the breeder will get it docked. the reason why is because when they are herding sheep or other animals, the tail would some times get cut or stuck on stuff. they look better docked.
