Dog Diagram of tail docking operation

Talented short-tailed dogs, long-tailed dogs or tailless dogs all exist in the world. However, some long-tailed dogs are not visible to their owners due to work, situation and other reasons. Hence the term docking. But isn’t it really painful to dock a dog’s tail? When is the best time to dock a dog’s tail? Take a closer look at the content below.

1. Reasons for dog tail docking

1. Dog hunting tail docking

For example, for Cocker Spaniels or Bulldogs, in order to prevent their tails from being scraped by branches when chasing prey and to prevent them from being easily discovered by prey, the tails of these dogs will be cut short. . To make it easier to chase prey, dogs’ tails are docked. < p > Dogs, because raising a dog requires a heavy tax. However, service dogs are exempt from tax, so people shorten their tails as a mark. However, the current method of tail docking for dogs is mostly done for appearance needs.

3. Maintain a vigilant appearance

Because dogs will tuck their tails when they are scared, and dogs like Doberman and Bullfighting dogs, To keep them vigilant and resolute at all times, the tails of these dogs will also be docked.

4. Show elegant temperament

At present, many people dock the tail of dogs for the sake of appearance, but to do it to the dog This procedure must also comply with the dog's opinions. Nowadays, tail docking of dogs has almost completely become a practice to meet people’s aesthetic needs.

2. Types of tail-docked dogs

The Affenpin dogs can have their tails docked or even mated, and the docked tail length is 1 to 2 inches.

Russell Griffin: The tail is docked at about 1/3 of the tail.

King Charles Spaniel: You may want to dock the tail. Like cutting off the tail arbitrarily, cutting offThe length of the go shall not exceed one third of the total length.

Mini products: cut off at the appropriate position (leave 2-3 sections).

Guest dogs: 1/3 tail docked.

Silky Terrier: dock about 2/3 of the tail.

Yorkie: dock the tail at 1/2 of the total length and hold it slightly higher than the reverse side.

Australian Terrier: The length of the docked tail is less than 1/2 of the total length of the tail.

Fresh-haired Fox Terrier: dock the tail at 3/4 of the total length.

Ailand Terrier: dock the tail at 3/4 of the total length.

Jack Russell Terrier: dock the tail so that the tip of the tail is in line with the head.

Lakeside Terrier: dock the tail so that the tip of the dog’s tail is held high and flush with the back of the head.

Xili Han Terrier: docked tail, tail lifted straight up.

Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier: docked tail, held happily, but never rolled over the back.

Welsh Terrier: The tail is docked and kept at a length approximately equal to the height of the back of the head.

Boxer Dog: Cut off at a suitable position (leave 2-3 sections).

Doberman Pinscher: The tail is cut off at approximately the second tailbone.

Giant Schnauzer: The tail is docked at the second tail vertebra (no more than the third tail vertebra).

Rottweiler: Keep one to two tailbones close to the body.

Standard Schnauzer: docked tail, the remaining length should be between 1 and 2 inches.

Australian Shepherd: Docked or naturally short tail, tail length should not exceed 4 inches.

Flanders Shepherd Dog: Keep 2 to 3 tail vertebrae.

Pangu English Sheepdog: The tail is cut off close to the body.

Welsh Corgi: Tail docked, as short as possible, not jagged. Tail length up to 2 inches.

Brittany Spaniel: from no tail to a tail about 4 inches long, gifted or docked.

American Cocker Spaniel: 1/3 tail docked.

English Cocker Spaniel: 1/3 tail docked.

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3. When is the best time to dock a dog’s tail

Generally speaking, the sooner the dog’s tail is docked, the better. It can be started within the first 7 days of the puppy’s life. At this time, the puppy's development is not complete, and its tail growth is also very immature. Docking the puppy's tail at this time will cause minimal damage and pain. Once the dog gradually grows up and passes the best period of tail docking, you must think carefully before you want to dock the dog's tail.

Moreover, tail docking surgery generally does not require anesthesia when the dog is young, which greatly reduces the risk of the surgery. If the tail docking is performed when the dog grows up, he or she will often have to face anesthesia. The harm caused, so it is a better period for tail docking when the dog is young.

Four. Things to note when docking a dog’s tail

Before docking a dog’s tail, you must ensure that the dog is in good health and that the dog is as healthy as possible. The dog's tail is docked within 7-10 days after birth. Shave before surgery, disinfect the surgical site, and disinfect tools. When docking the tail, the blood vessels must be fully ligated to stop bleeding, and the principles of aseptic surgery must be strictly followed. Postoperative anti-inflammatory medication should not be taken lightly.

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