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I personally do not think you should. It is painful for the dog. If you do have it done, ONLY have it done by a Veterinarian, do not attempt it yourself or have anyone else do it. I like dogs to look like they were intended to look like. The tail is a necessary balancer for dogs also.
What else can I help you with?
Why is your pitbull chewing her tail raw?
It could have a skin problem. You should pay a visit to the doctor.
What is the oldest recommended age for a rottweiler when docking his tail?
Docking of tails should be done between 3 and 5 days old
What is wrong with my pitbull he is holding his tail between his legs?
He is obviously scared. When a dog holds a tail behind its legs then it is scared.
Is it illegal to cut off a Rottweiler's tail?
In the UK it is illegal but not in the US and it is not cutting it off its docking it.
In a rottweiler how long should a tail be docked?
Tail docking is banned in the UK, and in some other countries, check the law for your country, otherwise you could have charges of animal cruelty brought against you. Docking should always be done by a veterinarian.
What does it cost to dock a Rottweiler's tail?
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.
Are rottweiler puppy's supposed to have tails clipped?
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.
How do you tell if a rottweiler is purebreed?
You can check a dog breed handbook and look up a rottweiler. Rottweilers usually have a docked tail. They are somewhat bulky, and are black with redish brown markings above their eyes, on their chest, and legs. They have a smooth coat.
How old does a Yorkie have to be to cut off its tail?
They should at least be 1 week, because the tail has to have time to grow. You shouldn't wait till a month to do it, because it'll start to harden.
What are the correct markings on a rottweiler?
The only accepted colouring for a Rottweiler is black-and-tan. This means the Dog's body is all black with rusty brown markings on the legs, above the eyes and on the muzzle. Some Rottweilers also have tan markings on their chest and under their tail. This is the only accepted colour for this breed.
Why is your female rednose pitbull eating her tail?
In my experience, when my dog was chewing his tail, it turned out to be allergies. I took him to the Vet and they gave him some allergy medicine (especially for dogs) and that took care of the problem.
How long should a doberman tail when dock?
This is different for different breeds. For example, a Rottweiler must be docked at the first joint close to the body, and a Weimeraner should be docked by one third. To find out the length of docking for each breed, consult their breed standard. NOTE: English Breed Standards no longer say how long the dog's tail should be docked by as the operation is now illegal in the UK, but American Standards still support docking.
