Final end to this debate!
I called the Royal College of Vetinary Surgeons and asked the question if I bought a puppy with a docked tail that had been done out of UK could I be fined or prosecuted and was told definitely not. Its legal to own or buy a puppy like this.
Thanks for all help, links and advice, to a touchy question I know. And not everyone will agree. But I thank you all anyway.

Can I ask WHY the dog has to be docked?

One of our Dobes had her tail intact, this was way before docking became illegal & I thought she looked nice

Have you considered dogs that don't need to be docked? Bulldogs are born with naturally short tails - have you considered these?

If health is put before buying a dog for cosmetic reasons, then perhaps its the wrong breed for you. I would be more concerned about the health of a dog rather than it having or not having its tail.

Hi
If you really would love a Dobermann with a docked tail, why not consider rescuing an adult? They do make fab pets, I've never owned one, but a friend of mine has and he was the sweetest dog. Here's a link to a rescue:

Dobermann Rescue Ltd

And here's several dogs looking for homes! Several have already been docked, so you wouldn't be breaking the law!

Dobermann Rescue Dobes in Rescue

Good luck!

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Good idea i would deffo go for that.
ahhhh tho, all them dogs lil faces on the site, bless them all.

Great Idea There are some lovely looking dogs on there

Ok yes good idea, will take a look and give them a call.
Thanks

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Oh He is lovely

He looks lovely!! even if the picture is old. I have 2 dobes at the moment and they are absolutely gorgeous (I know I am biased) and they are complete fruit cakes.. What is it they say, they take after their owner

Hi - my first post, I am also in the process of getting a doberman puppy.
We think we have found the one we want, hopefully going to see it next weekend.

No one really answered the OP's original question....and I love to know your experiences.

I think our pup will be about 10weeks when we get it.
It will be our first pup.
Read a few nightmare stories about being very vocal as pups.
Any advice/tips etc would be appreciated. thanks