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You can blame it on breeders and dogs being in Show. When dogs are bred for Show there are requirements of certain breeds whether the dog was born that way or not. There are some breeds of dogs that are born with stubby tails.
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It is not just a show thing for several breeds of dog. The docking of a tale in some species of dog, especially work dogs but also for some breeds of house dogs, can prevent medical problems such as infection and necrosis in the dogs adult life. Some dogs are prone to injuring their tales, which takes a long time to heal. This can lead to infection, pain, and death of tissue in the dogs tail, requiring surgery. Even with surgery, an adult dog (or most dogs over a few days old) have a slower healing time, increased stress levels due to the procedure, and a risk of infection which may even lead to the death of the animal. Before taking an anti-docking stance, I would suggest researching more into the reasons behind it. It is often a preventative measure to ensure less medical problems in the adult dog.
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There are a number of historical reasons for tail docking which have nothing to do with dog showing. See the link below for more information.
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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.
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.
Do field spaniels have their tails docked?
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.
Do corgis have tails?
Pembroke Welsh Corgis do NOT have tails. Cardigan Corgis DO have tails. yes they do!!! they don't but they had bushy tails!!! :) there your answer
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.
Why don't all dogs have tails?
MOST dogs are born with tails, but some breeds have them docked at birth.
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.
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.
On the website bullenboxerswebscom are the boxers tails docked?
Boxers tails are shown to be docked on bullenboxers.webs.com.
What kind of dogs need their tail cut off?
No dogs need their entire tails removed, except in the case of serious injury. Some Australian shepherds are born with very short tails, but no dogs are born without tails. It used to be fashionable for certain dogs, such as Doberman pinchers, Brittanies, boxers, Pembroke corgis and others, to have their tails docked, or drastically shortened. Today, the AKC frowns on this practice and encourages dog owners and breeders not to dock their animals' tails, as the procedure causes unnecessary pain and fear for the pooch. Some hunting and sporting dogs, such as pointers, Weimaraners and spaniels, may need to have their tails docked for their own good if they are being used for hunting in wooded areas. These animals are prone to having their thin, whip-like tails broken as they run and weave through brushy and forested areas.
Are there poodles whose tails aren't cropped?
yes,but you have to ask your breeder right when the dogs are born otherwise the tails will usually be docked at about three weeks. hope this helped
Why are some breeds of dogs tails docked?
Docking is now illegal in Scotland. dogs tails have been docked historically in this country normally under the premise that working dogs (eg gun dogs, hunting dogs etc) running through undergrowth and brush are prone to injuring this appendage. it is a historical notion and some breeds were docked which were never likely to be working dogs, simply as it consituted the breed standard in the eyes of the general public- in other words for cosmetic reasons. in Scotland it has been deemed illegal to dock a dogs tail unless amuptation becomes necessary after an injury.
Do lambs have tails?
Yes, they do but the tails are usually docked for hygienical reasons.
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.
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.
Do Dobermanns ever have tails?
Yes they do but they are docked off
Do field spaniels have their tails docked?
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.
