Hello. I've been looking into adopting and breeding Old English Sheepdogs in the far future. Something that has been on my mind recently is docking puppy tails. Ik that this practice can be seen as inhumane but I want to learn more about both sides of the story. No need to be rude or aggressive.
I asked this question on r/oldenglishsheepdogs but I would like to ask it again. I've seen different resouces saying that OES are born with tails and others are born without tails. So far I've only been told that OES are born with tails that are usually docked. Would anybody have any information on if OES can be born without tails?
Anyway, I am mainly currious about docking puppies's tails:
1.) How is it done? I've seen that some cut them off with scissors while others wrap a rubber band around it. Are there other ways? If you agree with tail docking which method would you think is better?
2.) How long should the bob be cut? I've seen some measure the tail at 2 inches but that just doesn't seem like an accurate place to cut.
3.) Is this something a vet can do or do I need to do this?
4.) What are the benefits or issues reguarding tail docking? What are some precautions?
5.) Does a docked tail make a difference in the price of a puppy? (Im not into breeding for the money. I'm just curious)
Remember, if you don't agree with this no need to be rude. I'll appreciate a concerning opinion and facts but do not be rude and try to force me not to dock. That will get you nowhere.
If you have information about docking for me but do not want to make a public comment I would appreciate a private message.
Thank you so much!
I asked this question on r/oldenglishsheepdogs but I would like to ask it again. I've seen different resouces saying that OES are born with tails and others are born without tails. So far I've only been told that OES are born with tails that are usually docked. Would anybody have any information on if OES can be born without tails?
Anyway, I am mainly currious about docking puppies's tails:
1.) How is it done? I've seen that some cut them off with scissors while others wrap a rubber band around it. Are there other ways? If you agree with tail docking which method would you think is better?
2.) How long should the bob be cut? I've seen some measure the tail at 2 inches but that just doesn't seem like an accurate place to cut.
3.) Is this something a vet can do or do I need to do this?
4.) What are the benefits or issues reguarding tail docking? What are some precautions?
5.) Does a docked tail make a difference in the price of a puppy? (Im not into breeding for the money. I'm just curious)
Remember, if you don't agree with this no need to be rude. I'll appreciate a concerning opinion and facts but do not be rude and try to force me not to dock. That will get you nowhere.
If you have information about docking for me but do not want to make a public comment I would appreciate a private message.
Thank you so much!