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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

I just found this article:

The Kennel Club in the UK has banned the exhibition of dogs with cropped ears or docked tails n dog shows as of 2007. The Canadian Kennel Club permits the showing of uncropped or undocked dogs; however, the ?traditional? look is still the norm.

Tail docking is banned in many countries in Europe and has been banned in Australia since 2004, except when performed by a veterinarian for medical reasons. Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom voted to ban tail docking in March 2006, except for working dogs or for medical reasons.

Ear cropping has been banned in many countries, particularly in Europe, and is illegal in Newfoundland and Labrador under the 1978 Animal Protection Act. It is also banned in Australia, New Zealand, and Scandinavia.

From: http://cfhs.ca/athome/ear_cropping_and_tail_docking/

thanks that explained it better than i did lol