Just a question, what are peoples thoughts on cropping and docking of dogs?
Over in Australia we are now moving into a new stage where you will be prosecuted if you own a dog that has any of these done.
Am I alone in thinking that this is just silly? That as long as the procedures are done correctly in a vet where there is no harm to the dog? And the people that are pushing for these laws to be in do they own these breeds? Or even a dog at all?
Jennifer Marshal Webboard User Reg: 08-02-2007
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This has been beaten to death, Andrew There are a few schools of though, some are for it some are not. This is a bit heated of a topic at times so be careful what you ask for...
I don't dock tails as I prefer a dog with a tail, I look at the tail as a mood/intent/body language indicator.
I don't mind cropping, however. I like the look and if done properly and cared for properly see nothing wrong with it. I love a dobie/GS/Boxer/Dane with nicely cropped ears but for my ABs I do not crop or dock.
Mary Velazquez Webboard User Reg: 12-24-2007
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hmmm, Im torn. Although it does seem unneccesary in pet, its an old tradition and does make them look handsome. I know people who hate it, I know people who love it.
I gonna say, at the risk of being stoned, that I think its fine.
and downright neccesary in ratters and dogs that hunt in some places. I wish we would have had Gypsys tale docked because shes broken it so many times when ratting...
I agree Jennifer
Im a sucker for a GD or Dobie with cropped ears, it just goes with their serious alert eyes.
I happen to think it is purely cosmetic and not necessary. However, I don't think it's cruel and I really think it makes the breeds normally cropped/docked, look very regal and add to it's breed's image. As long as it's done at the appropriate age and done by a vet, I don't think it's cruel. I had my Boxer cropped and even though, it wasn't me in the bandages, I didn't notice any discomfort on my dog.
That said, next dog I get, if it's a breed that has been traditionally cropped/docked and I don't have the option to do it, it's perfectly fine by me.
I am a rott lover and looked past a few breeders who don't dock. For me I don't like the look of a rott with a tail. Maybe it is just not what I am used to seeing. To each there own.
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007
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After working at a vet office that did a good job at cropping I'm inclined to cruelty IMHO. I'd not shed a tear if it was banned in the USA. About half of the crops we saw went relatively pain free but for the others it was a painful miserable experience for a puppy. There were also the amount of times we had dogs in for botched crops as adults who had painful scars or who had such a bad job simple ear movement was painful.
That said I have zero issues with tail docking or dewclaws. It's done at a young enough age that most pups don't even squeek when it's done. I've also never seen a instance of lasting pain on a dock or dewclawing.
Mary Velazquez Webboard User Reg: 12-24-2007
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I once had a pup who docked his own tale, he didnt even flinch..
well, truthfully he wasnt mine at the time..
its actually a little funny, he was a rott shepherd mix and was little monster, he managed to knock something large over...on his tail! about half way up, it was pretty gross because there was bone sticking out which fell off later but I tell you, that dog didnt even squeak about it.
It was an incredibly pathetic yet somhow hilarious picture; didnt know whether to laugh or cry.poor thing...
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