Should Doberman tails be cut for health reasons or is it cosmetic?

Docking the tail is a surgical procedure, it is mainly done as a cosmetic surgery which i as many vets are against it if it has no medical reason for it. i really do not recommend having it done for cosmetic purposes, it is an unnecessary surgery that will put your dog at risk and will cause him pain just because some people decided that it has a better look. having it done at 8 weeks is even worse as it is a procedure that needs to be done under full anesthesia and a good-responsible vet will never accept having it done at this age.

Most Corgis are born with short tails. If not, they are docked very early in life to conform to breed standards. Historically, as cattle herders, a long tail carried the risk of getting stepped on or injured so it was docked early on. This tradition has continued.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I think it depends on the breed. Most are docked before a week of age. I would contact your local breed association for details. Tail docking is becoming very controversial. I wish you the best!

It really depends on the vets you take Bess to, prices can vary a lot. You can call round your local vet practices and ask for an estimate, I guess it will be around 300-600 pounds. The surgery itself is not very complicated but the dog needs general anaesthesia for that. Please, be aware that vets don't dock tails anymore unless there is a medical reason for that, for example fractured tail, not healing wounds, tumour on the tail.

I do not recommend you dock your puppies' tails, as it can be extremely painful, and can lead to infection, chronic pain, and associated behavioural issues. See the link below for more information https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/081215c.aspx

In many states tail docking is not legal, ask your veterinarian about it. Tail docking at this age can result in more bleeding and be more painful, but it can be done without major complications. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Hello, if the surgery is done well, with proper pain management, then there will be no noticeable changes to his behavior, height or health. Make sure the surgeon that does the ears has a good track record & has lots of referrals. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.