All over the world there are born short-tailed, long-tailed or tailless dogs. However, some long-tailed dogs will affect their work and appearance in the eyes of their owners, so there is a saying that their tails are docked. But does docking a dog's tail hurt? When is the best time to dock a tail?

When is it better to dock a dog's tail?

Generally speaking, the earlier the dog is docked, the better, and it can start to dock around 7 days after the puppy is born. At this time, the development of the puppy has not been completed, and the growth of the tail is also very immature. At this point, the damage and pain caused by a docked puppy's tail is minimal. And once the dog grows up slowly and has passed the best tail docking period, then you must think clearly when you want to dock the tail.

Moreover, tail docking surgery generally does not require anesthesia when the dog is young, which greatly reduces the risk of surgery and is a good time for tail docking.

Reasons for dog docking

1. Hound docked tail

For example, cocker spaniels or flying dogs, in order to prevent their tails from being scratched by branches when chasing their prey, they are not easy to be found by the prey, so these dogs will dock their tails to make it easier to hunt down their prey.

2. Working dogs are less taxed

There was a time when it was the privilege of the nobles to keep dogs, and ordinary laborers or poor people had no right to keep dogs, because dog ownership required heavy taxes. But working dogs are exempt, so people give them a docked tail as a sign. However, most dogs have their tail docked for appearance.

3. Maintain a vigilant posture

Because dogs pick up their tails when they're scared, and dogs like Doberman pinschers and pit bulls need to be vigilant and brave at all times, these dogs also dock their tails.

4. Show elegance

Nowadays, many people do tail docking to make the dog's tail look good, but the procedure of docking a dog should also follow the dog's opinion.

Precautions for dog docking tail

Try 7-10 after the dog is born Make sure your dog is healthy before docking. Shave before surgery, sterilize the operating room, and sterilize the instruments. When tail docking, blood vessels should be fully ligated to stop bleeding, and the principles of aseptic surgery should be strictly followed, and the work of postoperative anti-inflammatory drugs should not be ignored.