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Mary is right on the procedure and right about that they should not bleed. I was a vet tech for many years and we did tails and dewclaws weekly for our breeder clients. I have been breeding for 30 years and never once had a problem. The problem arises when people think they know how to do and are not shown by an expert. If you are going to do this procedure and you do not know how or never have done it before have your vet show you how. Now most vets really do not know the correct length to dock them at for show. I have seen too many vets docking them way too short. I had to teach my vet the correct length. They just cannot know the correct length for every breed. And I heard someone mention rubber bands - this is really not used any longer, nor should be done with this method - JMHO.

Donna - I know her personally too and she is a great person. She just really cares about the breed!

and well... it does get tired after awhile having to explain things over and over again. People want a quick answer or make comments they know nothing about and do not do their research first like they should. People just open their mouths now and do not want to take the time, like they should. Open mouth insert foot!