pipi 15 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Recently my male roti lined my bitch,i personaly did not want to breed them but the wife did! and promised she would do the upkeep of the pups,Anyhow the time will be hear soon when they are born.Ive had terrier pups in the past and docked them!I know now it is illegal to dock pups and the vet can only do sprocker springer types if u prove they are working dogs,Apparently you have to produce a gun certificate before they will do it legaly is this true??.What are the members views on this subject.I will want the pups docked as thats what rotis have a docked tail.The wife tells me not to dock them! just incase a do gooder comes to see the pups and reports me!Would you leave the tails on or would you try to find a vet that wil dock them legaly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,514 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I would dock them im maybe old school but i think docked breeds look like mongrals with a big tail stuck on them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,221 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 pipi said: Recently my male roti lined my bitch,i personaly did not want to breed them but the wife did! and promised she would do the upkeep of the pups,Anyhow the time will be hear soon when they are born.Ive had terrier pups in the past and docked them!I know now it is illegal to dock pups and the vet can only do sprocker springer types if u prove they are working dogs,Apparently you have to produce a gun certificate before they will do it legaly is this true??.What are the members views on this subject.I will want the pups docked as thats what rotis have a docked tail.The wife tells me not to dock them! just incase a do gooder comes to see the pups and reports me!Would you leave the tails on or would you try to find a vet that wil dock them legaly? Depends if you have to advertise them or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pipi 15 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 The one said: I would dock them im maybe old school but i think docked breeds look like mongrals with a big tail stuck on them Same here mate thats what i think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,514 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 The thing is you dock them and advertise them the r.s.p.c.a. might call round as a customer to see if you had them legally docked Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pipi 15 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 The one said: The thing is you dock them and advertise them the r.s.p.c.a. might call round as a customer to see if you had them legally docked Thats what the wife is saying.A mate of mine knows a farmer friend that docked some russal pups and some one came round as a buyer dint buy one and came back the next day with the rspca and he got a two grand fine and nearly a prison sentance for crualty to dogs because he could not produce a documant saying they had been legaly docked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
happylamper 7 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 The one said: The thing is you dock them and advertise them the r.s.p.c.a. might call round as a customer to see if you had them legally docked i know someone recently round near me docked some terriers tails had a visit from the rspca nicked him for it 10 yr ban on dogs and a big fine next time jail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 theres a hell of a lot of things that are illegal it doesnt mean its right,get em docked mate,just dont advertise the fact or the pups,im sure youl get rid of em through word of mouth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samba 534 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 not worth it only get greive if pups go to vet for jabs and questions are asked Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bud9 79 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 my terrier sired a litter of pups and the pups were docked then when the pups were 1 month old the police and sspca landed at his door and took the bitch and the pups and he got charged for unnesesery suffering i think the law f*****g stinks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wxm 1,638 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 its a shame you did'nt line your bitch with a dog that produce's bob tail pups as it can happen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pipi 15 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 You lads are saying what i am thinking got a couple spoke for that would be ok. But what about the rest?On one hand i think f**k them! and dock them but on the other i am thinking do gooders like them with a tail and they will sell and it simply is not worth getting fined for.Does anybody want a mongral looking rotti lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocket ronnie 243 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 send them over to ireland bud an have them done properly an get a certifacate then there is no come backs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wxm 1,638 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 how much will they be ?? are they kc reg ?? where in the country are you?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pipi 15 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) Wxm said: how much will they be ?? are they kc reg ?? where in the country are you?? I was thinking around the 200 mark not realy sure not kc ,manchester.What would you think would be a reasonable price?probs give 20 back for derv money to.Talk bout counting your chickens before they hatch lol.Unfortunatly tails will NOT be docked.Sire dam Edited October 5, 2009 by pipi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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