I'm also a fan of the natural intact tails. They're like a fan and are beautiful. I know a number of breeders will dock the tails because they'll get judged on the tail at dog shows and won't do so well if the tail hasn't been docked. Also, regarding the dewclaws, a breeder explained to me before how they're quite important and are like their thumbs and that they actually need them for balance. It's such a contentious topic. I know here in Canada the CKC is in the camp of supporting having those procedures done. But at the same time a lot of the younger breeders are against it and challenging it. If I'm not mistaken in the eastern provinces a law has passed to make tail docking taboo. I think in 100 years from now attitudes will have changed all over and tail docking won't be done so often. At least I hope that's what will happen. |