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Originally Posted by swan  There is no question that there are many beautiful dogs with undocked tails. That is not really a debate. The problem is, it clearly states in the standard that the dog should have a medium docked tail. Judges are put in a tough spot. Handlers really want the AKC to change it because as it stands now they can't take clients from Europe which takes money out of their pocket |
Tail docked to a medium length, however there are no DQs in the standard covering tail length. So at most the juDge can fault but shouLd not dis,miss, well at least that is my take. We Canadians have been showing natural tails in the USA for some time, both in the Yorkie breed and in the Black Russian breed. I think may happen from 2007 or 2008.
Personally I like what position the CKC takes that docked or undocked is acceptable. However that might change as more public pressure is brought to bear. At least three provincial vet associations have gone out against crop n dock.
There are a few threads on here where there were some good discussions. I personally am not convinced that docking a tail when done correctly ensues harm n pain to the puppy. Certainly it is laughable when you compare this to major surgery to spay females and neuter males. Although for males the surgery is less invasive but the health benefits quite simply are not there. Females are a different case in point.
you can if you like read up on this on my spay and neuter thread ...When or if ever the last three pages or so have the more recent research.
I think Dobs don't look like Dobs anymore nor the Rottweilers and for my breed I much prefer the docked tail. THankfully my current gal does not have a very long natural tail and I don't wince every time I come in the front door as her tail wagging does not hit each wall!!!
IN essence I have not seen the science to support irreparable damage to a puppy if you dock a tail properly.