Originally Posted by
vulnerome
Well docking tails on some very waggy breeds can prevent serious injury later in life. It isn't nice, but I'd rather see a controlled docking on a puppy than a nasty spinal injury on an older dog. Ear clipping is bizzare though.
Haven't they both been banned in the UK though?
I completely agree - our last dog still had his tail and it was a nightmare (he was a big dog!!)
Docking has been banned in the UK unless it is done by a vet and for the wellbeing of the dog. However a lot of it still goes on illegally - we got our dog from rescue kennels and her tail had been 'DIY' docked.