tail docking an adult dog?

[foyrious 13]

I have 3/4 nuttall patterdale 1/4 bull terrier, and she didn't have her tail docked as a pup. She is 17month old now and since i rescued her from an idiot, i've had a good few people, mainly at game fairs, suggest putting a cowring on the tail so it drops off.. I would NEVER do it to a dog of mine, as i know that tails are renowned BAD healers, whatever the injury.. I just want to hear where people stand on the subject and if anyone knows of tails being docked on an adult dog...

[Night Hunter 109]

My mate had a golden lab bitch that kept battering its tail on the sides of the kennel with excitement,vet removed most of her tail after it became infected. It healed no problem after the amputation and she just started to wag her whole body...lol.

 

My mate worked her right up to the end and she enjoyed every second and died doing what she loved.

[dogdigger 45]

i had my ESS done at about 4 year old the end of her tail used to bleed real bad after working in bushes , and it went black and had to come off for medical reasons,but i was told by the vet it could go all wrong and she would loose her balance but luckily she was fine and is now going in to retirement at 11 it's hard to find a vet that will do it just for cosmetic reasons

[jac 12]

only if the tail is a problem and only by a vet when the dog is knocked out. dont put anything on the tail mate, it be like someone doing it to your arm. she to old for that now tails to sensitive.

[foyrious 13]

only if the tail is a problem and only by a vet when the dog is knocked out. dont put anything on the tail mate, it be like someone doing it to your arm. she to old for that now tails to sensitive.

I wouldn't even consider it mate, i'm just interested to hear what everyone thinks as i've been approached a good few times about it...

[jac 12]

I think the people who say anything about her having a tail are just joking or winding you up. I cant see anyone in there right mind suggesting putting a crowring on an adult dog . if you are happy with her thats all that maters mate.

[liamdelaney 2,587]

Try it on your mickey for a week or two then ask again.

[foyrious 13]

I think a few people haven't read my post properly... I WOULD NOT PUT A COWRING ON ANY OF MY DOGS FOR ANY REASON, I JUST WANTED TO HEAR SOME VIEWS AS MORE THAN A HANDFUL OF PEOPLE HAVE SUGGESTED SIMILAR THINGS WITHOUT ME ASKING ADVICE... PLEASE POST YOUR OPINIONS AND ADVICE, AS THIS IS WHAT FORUMS ARE FOR, BUT NO-ONE ELSE ADVISE ME NOT TO MUTILATE MY OWN DOG, AS I NEVER HAD ANY INTENTIONS OF DOING SO... I prefer my dog WITH a tail, and i,m sure a rabbit ain't gonna give her a reason to have it off... My ferrets have a bloody good go at times, but she is perfect as she is, in my opinion.... does every terrier look better docked??? i say no..

[guyliath 15]

Good on you for NOT following the (crazy) cow ring advice. I know i am a novice but you asked for opinions, if the dog is that old I would leave it well alone. Obviously for you guys that HAD to have tail amputations for medical reasons, that had to be done, by a professional surgeon, under anesthesia, for the good of your dogs and was unavoidable.

 

All the best,

 

G

[higgins 75]

Good on you for NOT following the (crazy) cow ring advice. I know i am a novice but you asked for opinions, if the dog is that old I would leave it well alone. Obviously for you guys that HAD to have tail amputations for medical reasons, that had to be done, by a professional surgeon, under anesthesia, for the good of your dogs and was unavoidable.

 

All the best,

 

G

i wouldn't bother now the dog is too old,unless it's going to injure itself,then a vet should do it.It's not worth the hassle,expense and pain to your dog just for cosmetic reasons,ignore what people say,if the dog works well for you that's all that matters,

Higgins.

[Tiff 36]

we have had 3 dogs docked as adults, all due to injuries ... 2 with tail whip, one flipped in a field and broke her tailbone. All 3 healed 100%, no problems whatsoever, woudl not hesitate to do it again

[Panna 68]

I have heared from the owner of a dog of which tail was docked by a vet, that it had phantom pains and it wasn't enough giving him drugs, but had to put the dog down at the end.

 

In Europe tail docking is forbidden and quite some undocked terriers are worked - and their tail is no problem for them.

 

 

YIS,

[Simoman 110]

I have a 12 month old terrier that wasn't docked as a pup, would it look better docked? Yes IMHO, would I dock it now???? No.............

[Waz 4,266]

If I had a dog that's tail was causing it discomfort, then I would do what I could to ease the discomfort. Id get the vet to do it though.

[jac 12]

Yah you crul cow. try sticking it on your own tail.