have seen an add for fox terrier puppies that stated the tails have been docked.
i have been informed that when she sells them she must supply a note saying that the tails were docked by a vet with his name on.and that the dogs are for hunting.
NOW what is stopping anyone from saying they are for huntting and then get them docked .if the law has been pasted then there should be no exceptions.
unless the dog has been born with a defect or has a problem with the tail.
a wild fox hunts and has a tail so whats the difference.
as i say its law or its not.
so whats your thoughts on this .
from a dog lover and owner.

If you are a dog lover as you say you are,then surley you wouldnt want to see a dog with half its tail ripped off,bleeding and in pain.This is what can happen when dogs are used for hunting,and are running through thick brambles and thornsThat is why breeders,if they prove,are allowed to dock their puppies if they are to be used for working

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Hmm, i'm kinda split on tail docking. I agree with it to a degree, but I dunno. I think if it's done properly when the puppies are very young, it's not really a problem. But then, I don't really know a lot about docking, so maybe there are some facts that i'm unaware of that would cement my opinion.

But I do think it's strange seeing rotties and boxers with full tails

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i know what you are saying but it is because we are not use to seeing rotties and boxers with tails.

and as far as the first reply gos a dog has just as much chance of damaging any part of the body when running through bushes. yes i know the tail is wagging. but how many wild foxies have you seen with broken tails.

i gess there will be a lot for it and as many against it.

but they carry their tails differently it depends on the tailset and tail carriage as to how much damage would be caused !!!

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I really don't see the point of docking the tails of pet dogs. I would not buy one.

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Sorry about any wrong spelling, but I'm feed up of looking things up in the dictionary

I saw a video of some tails being docked on you tube (wasn't very nice). I don't know if this is how its always done but the pups were definately in pain.. However I had a Staffie who kept splitting his tail by wagging it too hard against things and he couldn't leave it alone once it was damaged which therefor took ages to heal so I can also understand the working dog arguament.

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Promise you if it is done properly they dont flinch

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My dogs tail is docked, although he's rescue.

It wouldn't really be a factor wether the tail is docked or not. I'm more interested in the personality & health of the pup and the parents. Wether I buy the dog or not, it's still gonna have a docked tail and I wouldn't put personality & health below it.

But that's just my opinion, I know everyones differs

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R.I.P Buster - Causing mischief over the bridge, sleep tight soldier

....same here.

And also people have different opinions on the pain issue but i find that because a puppy might not show a reaction we expect doesnt mean it doesnt feel the pain...but then this is only my opinion