tail docking an adult dog?

[TOPPER 1,809]

at the end of the day if the tail isnt damaged why worry about it, a fox dont worry about the dogs tail when he s tryin to get away , its just somebody opioion who cares i wouldn t

[gnipper 6,526]

I had to get my lurcher done last year because he kept splitting it, the vet wanted to take the lot off but I made them take as little as possible off. It was a complete nightmare with him eating the dressings and licking the wound preventing it from healing but i'm glad I had it done now. Docking an adult dog by yourself by whatever means is out of order, who gives a shit how it looks if it works it works, if it damages its tail during that work then get a vet to do it under an anaesthetic with proper aftercare.

[foyrious 13]

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

just as you are new to the site or hunting doesn't make your opinion any less valuble than anyone elses..common sense is the main aim.. I'm half way through talking about someone who shot his dog yesterday for killing a sheep???, and i'm sure he's been on the site for ages and i wouldn't value his opinion if my LIFE depended on it.. thanks for your comments..

[foyrious 13]

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

this is exactly why i started the post.. cheers for the imput mate... I hope i never have to, but at least i know it shouldn't be a problem if she does damage it somehow

[foyrious 13]

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.............

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY.. WOULD BE NICE TO SEE, BUT NO WAY WOULD I DO IT FOR MY OWN PLEASURE... JUST A SHAME THAT SO MANY PEOPLE AT GAME FAIRS CARE SOOOOO MUCH ABOUT A TERRIER STILL HAVING ITS TAIL... IF THEY WERE NATURALLY BORN TO HUNT AND KILL, SURELY 'GOD' OR NATURAL SELECTION WOULD'VE SHORTENED THE TAIL OVER TIME??? CHEERS

[steve2 7]

i had a cracking stamp of terrier that i got from one of the lads and it worked well 2 . but it had a long tail looked a right tw.t . i rang about 10 vets and only one would do it i droped it off at 9am and picked it back up the same day 6 weeks later the dog is fine and dont even flinch . if you pout a cowering on or do it any other way with the dog not been put to sleep it will have its tail up its arse for the rest of its life .

[Attack Fell Terrier 864]

I've seen rings being used to dock tails and there hasn't been a problem, but that was on pups that were a few weeks old. I'm not sure I'd risk it with a dog that's as old as the one you've got, so I'd just leave it.

[moddey-dhoo 39]

if your working terriers in the ground why worry about it having a tail, if you like dragging dogs around shows you better get it docked