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Dog with partially docked tail. Docking or bobbing is the removal of portions of an animal's tail.It should not be confused with cropping, [1] the amputation of ears. Tail docking may be performed cutting the tail with surgical scissors (or a scalpel) or constricting the blood supply to the tail with a rubber ligature for a few days until the tail falls off. [2]
As with other domesticated animals, there is a long history of docking the tails of dogs. It is understood to date at least to Ancient Greece. The most popular reason for docking dog breeds is to prevent injury to working dogs. In hunting dogs, the tail is docked to prevent it from getting cut up as the dog wags its tail in the brush.
The AKC position is that ear cropping and tail docking are "acceptable practices integral to defining and preserving breed character and/or enhancing good health." [20] While some individual states have attempted to ban ear-cropping, [21] there is strong opposition from some dog breed organizations, who cite health concerns and tradition. [22]
Advocates of tail docking will claim that the practice reduces the number of tail injuries in working and hunting dogs and improves the hygiene in long-haired dogs.
Fluffy, curly, short, or stumpy, tails are adorable features of our furry friends. But why do dogs have tails? Pet experts explain. The post Why Do Dogs Have Tails? appeared first on Reader's Digest.
The ears lie flat to the head. Historically, the breed's tail was commonly docked (resulting in a panda bear–like rear end), but tailed Old English sheepdogs are now common, as many countries have outlawed cosmetic docking. When the dog has a tail, it has long fur (feathering), is low set, and normally hangs down. [2]
Tail wagging has long been associated with a pup's mood, but the fascinating -- and often telling -- things about the appendage don't stop there. Here are 10 things you didn't know about dogs' tails.
Today, many countries ban cropping and docking. [8] In countries where docking is banned, natural bobtail dogs must present a certificate to show that their tail is a result of the C189G mutation in order to be shown. [7] Breeds that can present C189G mutation: Australian Shepherd; Austrian Pinscher; Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog