docked russels or not ??

[emeera 1]

jw opinions

[POSSUM 13]

jw opinions

IF THE TERRIER WAS A GOOD WORKER I COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THEIR TAIL...A TERRIER'S TAIL IS A LONG WAY FROM HIS HEART..JUST MY OPINION...DANIEL

[panda 0]

Look much better when docked but as already said its not their tail that makes them work. I have 1 with docked tail and 1 without (dam scottish laws)

[jack_frost 0]

jw opinions

IF THE TERRIER WAS A GOOD WORKER I COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THEIR TAIL...A TERRIER'S TAIL IS A LONG WAY FROM HIS HEART..JUST MY OPINION...DANIEL

Mate thats a good way of putting it i will nick that quote for me profile

[emeera 1]

i kno was just after opinions

[westwicklow 4]

I'm all for it but only as long as it's done to ensure a "correct" length, no bald patch at the tip and maybe incorporate a feature such as different colour.

[bud9 79]

noithing worse than a terrier with a long tail thats just my oppinion cheers

[allgame 0]

i like a tial you can se them in long grass and read what there thinking a little better

[Panna 68]

noithing worse than a terrier with a long tail thats just my oppinion cheers

 

 

Nothing worse than a tail docked too short. IMO.

 

 

 

ATB,

 

 

Anna

[Simoman 110]

Personally I don't like Russels with a tail but it wouldn't stop me from buying one if it was what I really wanted...................

[Nino (Italy) 13]

Docked, absolutely....

[Born Hunter 17,788]

Just to add my bit. Surely personel preference is irelavant with such a matter, the decision should be based on does the dog need a docked tail for the work its intended for in your experience (but of course the decision is often made for you by the breeder). I understand on a behavioural (sp) basis the tail is used by dogs to communicate as part of the overall body language and having a docked tail is beleived to sometimes cause 'trouble' as the body language is miss read by other dogs.

 

Me, personally i would have it docked just to be on the safe side as ive seen plenty of split open tails, but i wouldn't mind an undocked, just risk damage.

[bucky 11]

did'nt vote couldnt care less as long as it could graft

[Catcher 1 639]

Russels with tail dont look right.I say dock it.Have a good friend whos russel has a tail.Great worker but not my cup of tea. Catcher 1