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.
No they don't. The American Kennel Club is tyring to bring back the long tail.
Yes, the tail is docked a few days after the pups are born
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.
Although it is unusual, a Boston Terriers tail can be crooked, have bumps, or the dog may have no tail at all.
their size, ear shape, and length of coat
If you adopt a six-week old Boxer puppy with an undocked tail, there is no need to take it to the vet, it is to late to have the tail docked.
The Boston is born with a small crooked corkscrew tail, most breeders have them docked because their usually not very "pretty" in their natural state.
No, never. Bostons don't have much of a tail other then a small corkscrew and you leave it alone. If you get a Boston with a tail it is not full bred but don't ever dock it. I doubt a vet would anyway.
Field Spaniels tails are usually docked, especially if they are used for work. The Breed Standard does not stipulate how much of the tail should be docked, but it is usually docked at around the second joint.
It not only isn't illegal, a docked tail is one of the breed characteristics. A Rottie with an UNdocked tail would not be show-quality or eligible for competitions in which breed standards must be met. Docking ANY dog's tail should only be done by a fully trained and qualified professional.
The ideal tail shape of a Kuvasz is low and not docked.
You can look it up on the breed standard of the American Kennel Club but I believe it is one inch.