docking

[Cleanspade 3,322]

strange ive yet to see a terrier with a full tail take a bad injury to it. like i say its not an option up here but given choice i would dock as i like the traditional look and as has already been said i would rather see a full tail than a stump

[wirral countryman 2,110]

strange ive yet to see a terrier with a full tail take a bad injury to it. like i say its not an option up here but given choice i would dock as i like the traditional look and as has already been said i would rather see a full tail than a stump

 

CS,the damage isn't always done in the fields,I've seen a few lurcher's tails trapped in boots of cars and doors etc,accidents happen to all dogs and this is just one less risk for a terrier,the same with dew claws,everyone has had trouble with dew claws,so its just as easy to remove them at the same time,a docked tail gives a terrier some balence as a terrier with one almost looks disproportionate,they always look long for the size of the dog,just my opinion and that of most terriermen,after all its in the historical description of most working class breeds,atb,wirralman

[patterdale89 0]

thanks for all the replys chaps nice looking pups them mate.they are all fair comments like a couple of u have said i also have never seen a terrier damage its tail (not saying it wont) i wish i did get them done in a way but my bitch do look fine

[Guest hunterside]

My Russel has split her tail a few times whacking it off Walls, kennel etc blood everywhere, might be a reason to get it done. If mine does it again it'll be coming off.

Stick a ring for taking of lambs tails on its tail at the lenght you want,problem solved.

where would you get such a ring from and does it realy work ?

[gaz67 0]

My Russel has split her tail a few times whacking it off Walls, kennel etc blood everywhere, might be a reason to get it done. If mine does it again it'll be coming off.

Stick a ring for taking of lambs tails on its tail at the lenght you want,problem solved.

where would you get such a ring from and does it realy work ?

sheep farmer and it does work put the ring on its tail and the tail dies after about ten day and breaks off dun it a few times

[Guest THE BEATNICK]

fooooook rotties and if you need to ask you dont need to know

 

weli i would like to hear why a terrier would injure its tail in an earth, my terriers usually face their quarry so not likely that their going to hurt their tail, the tail wagging theory whilest in the tubes is just stupid, so unless your terriers tend to work their quarry arse first i would like to know how they injure their tails,love the reason given for a rottie to be docked (to prevent it from been grabbed by an attacker)lol, my terriers are docked but it doesnt make them any better than undocked, if theyre been used for bushing fair enough, but my question gonetoearth is in an earth.

[unlacedgecko 1,466]

My Russel has split her tail a few times whacking it off Walls, kennel etc blood everywhere, might be a reason to get it done. If mine does it again it'll be coming off.

Stick a ring for taking of lambs tails on its tail at the lenght you want,problem solved.

where would you get such a ring from and does it realy work ?

sheep farmer and it does work put the ring on its tail and the tail dies after about ten day and breaks off dun it a few times

 

 

I wouldn't try it, as the RSPCA/SSPCA/animal welfare charity of choice would probably take a dim view (not a view I agree with!) and prosecute you. If you do do it, I certainly wouldn't advertise the fact on a forum open to the public.

[OldNog 432]

What work does a rottie do that would injure its tail when working and how exactly would a terrier injure its tail when working to ground.

 

Every terrier ive dug to has been wagging its tail like it been trying to take off at the break through. That coupled with sharp flinty ground we have down here would be like slashing the tail with a razor blade

[unlacedgecko 1,466]

BEATNICK,

 

If you accept that a terrier can damage its tail working heavy cover what is different about it working underground? Why can't it damage its tail in the tube the same way? I have limited experience of terriers and have never dug to an undocked dog.

[willow 53]

had a bushing dog bin docked too long had problems with hes tail would shred the top of it as it healed he would knaw it not good and i have a pup with full tail you can see where she should of bin docked the kink

[fat man 4,741]

In all honesty,who would go and tell the rspca or anyone one in atourity that you put a lamb ring on the dogs tail.The dog will have very little discomfort,maybe a bit the 1st day but after that it does not even notice it on,and the bit you dont want falls off after a week to 10 days leaving the tail looking like it was done by a vet.

[unlacedgecko 1,466]

I wouldn't. What a man does with his dogs is his buisness. But it is well known that authorities monitor this website. And you never know who is watching you. Also, if you have a lamb ring on a terrier for 10 days the chances are some one other than you will see it at some point.

[patterdale89 0]

at what age do u put a ring on???

[Guest THE BEATNICK]

BEATNICK,

 

If you accept that a terrier can damage its tail working heavy cover what is different about it working underground? Why can't it damage its tail in the tube the same way? I have limited experience of terriers and have never dug to an undocked dog.

 

ive dug to a few undocked dogs and there were no problems, bushing the dog will have to go through brambles thorns etc below ground most tubes are smooth with use from the quarry as for wagging their tails well how much room is there for a dog to wag its tail,remember the parsons dogs were not docked neither were many in days gone by and lets not forget the border or the beddy and what about the country's where tail docking is banned i think its finland or sweden but they still dig badgers and they dont seem to suffer any more than docked dogs.

Edited July 19, 2011 by THE BEATNICK

[unlacedgecko 1,466]

Thanks for your response. I thought the lack of space in the tube was what damaged the tail of the terrier when it wagged its tail? I still prefer the look of a dogged dog. As I said, my preference for the docked dog is mostly down to personal snobbery...