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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  The article talks about how injures are not that common with tails. I am not sure but I think dew claws might be a higher instances of injury. One issue with the fact the breeders sometimes do this on their own is lots of crappy breeders mess up too. I think one fun thing about Jackson and Joey are their tails. |
Oh yeah I agree that I've never been one to believe there are THAT many injuries with tails. Does it happen? Yes. But dogs can break legs, toes, etc, we don't chop them off as a "preventative". That's just silly.
I just wish people would admit it's for cosmetic reasons. Show dogs for example do not have a high chance of winning in the ring in the US if they have a full tail. It's allowed but often judges won't choose them as the best of breed etc. It's all politics.
I LOVE how Jackson uses his tail to swim! He uses it as a propeller! Lola, my cockapoo, has a docked tail and she always starts "sinking" more in her butt area and I think it's from her lack of a tail.