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Almost all Australian Shepherd's are born with long, natural tails. The tails are docked (amputated) using scissors when the puppies are a few days old to meet the Breed Standard. This operation is now illegal in many countries, including the UK. Where docking is still legal, the tail is cut off at the first joint - close to the body. In countries where docking is illegal, the tails are left natural and are usually fluffy and straight. If you live in a country where docking is still practised and you want a natural puppy, ask a breeder not to dock one of the puppies for you.

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