When should Jack Russell pups tails be cut?

Answer 1

They do not "need" to be docked, but it has evolved that it is a standard with AKC, so if you show your dog, it's tail must be docked.

Actually, we humans have overlooked a very important factor for dogs when we insist on docking tails.....they use them for communication.

For instance, a dog will hold his tail very high when approaching another dog he wants to look superior to............just as a submissive dog will bow down low.

Hi, in the UK it is now illegal to have any dogs tails cut unless you can prove that it is a working dog.You also cannot show a dog with a docked tail-unless it is a "fun" show,so the total opposite from usa! The tails were originally docked to prevent damage caused during course of them working (terriers/spaniels).The docking has to be done on the puppy before it reaches 5 days old!

Answer 2

You should never dock a puppy's tail by yourself, as it's both illegal in most places as well as extremely dangerous if you're not a professional. Your dog could develop an infection or be scarred for life. If you absolutely must dock a puppy's tail, take it to the vet and ask about it, but do NOT attempt it yourself.

Answer 3

Only when they are puppies can you make their tails bobs! First when they are puppies, you put a rubber band around the tail, however long you want it, tie the rubber band tight! Then after about a week, the tail will start to eventually fall off!

This process is normally illegal in the United Kingdom.

Answer 4

You DO NOT CUT IT YOURSELF!!! If I'm not mistaken it is illegal to do it yourself (in some states) and VERY dangerous. You can go to your local vet or pet store and they will do it, sure it costs but its just better for you and the dog.

Answer 5

you should never cut a dogs tail off, it is very panefull and all dogs need tails.