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Docking dogs

Discussion in 'Dog Discussion' started by pitty123, Dec 16, 2014.

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  1. pitty123

    pitty123 Pup

    what's peoples opinions on docking gamedogs..? seems like this is becoming quite popular within the Balkans etc.
     
    pitty123, Dec 16, 2014
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  2. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    Tails? IMO, heck no!
     
    treezpitz, Dec 16, 2014
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  3. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    treezpitz, Dec 16, 2014
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  4. CHAMP

    CHAMP Big Dog

    I can't think of a reason I would.

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    CHAMP, Dec 16, 2014
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  5. AGK

    AGK Super duper pooper scooper Administrator

    I think about it from time to time. I seem to always be dealing with a bad case of happy tail here, got one here now going thru it that may end up getting amputated if I cant get it under control. . That would solve that problem. I feel like their tail is a part of the spine and altering it could offset balance. Just an opinion though, not based on any real facts.
     
    AGK, Dec 16, 2014
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  6. CHAMP

    CHAMP Big Dog

    It won't affect balance.
    After my previous comment I sat and tried to think of a reason I would do it, an extreme hot spot is the only thing that came to mind, but I could see it in a bad case of happy tail in a house dog too I guess.

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    CHAMP, Dec 16, 2014
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  7. TDK

    TDK CH Dog Staff Member

    I see NO reason but for some medical reason whereby docking or amputation is a must.
     
    TDK, Dec 16, 2014
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  8. mma316

    mma316 Pup

    The dreaded "happy tail"...hate to see it, but it's a part of life in certain cases. I have had a few with the bad habit. Some have lost tail tips from it, but not to the point of pondering amputation. I'd hate to see a case where it has gotten that bad.
     
    mma316, Dec 17, 2014
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  9. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    I do agree with some of the above postings. Medical reasons would be my only consideration to docking a tail. Otherwise, IMO, it's foolish. Champ says it wouldn't throw off their balance at all and I have no proof otherwise but I have heard that it does. Key word, heard.
     
    treezpitz, Dec 17, 2014
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  10. keystone

    keystone CH Dog

    a hairless tail 50 grams less lol
     
    keystone, Dec 17, 2014
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  11. TDK

    TDK CH Dog Staff Member

    You don't dock hair, Key. You shave it. LOL What does what you said have to do with anything? LMAO
     
    TDK, Dec 17, 2014
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  12. keystone

    keystone CH Dog

    the dog get docked tail because of les weight
    wel if that is to drastic for you .
    you can shave the tail ...its no so much as the whole tail .........but.
     
    keystone, Dec 18, 2014
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  13. TDK

    TDK CH Dog Staff Member

    JFC. OK, Key. (????????)
     
    TDK, Dec 18, 2014
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  14. AGK

    AGK Super duper pooper scooper Administrator

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    This is what im dealing with. Ive been able to heal it up on 4 other occassions where the vet has wanted to amputate. This time though it isnt healing at all with anything Ive been previously doing so tommorrow im going to go grab a e-collar and try that but since the tip is her actual tail bone exsposed i think im fighting a battle I cant win and she will most likely have to be docked.
     
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    AGK, Dec 18, 2014
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  15. AGK

    AGK Super duper pooper scooper Administrator

    So i guess she will go from a 44 pounder to a 43 pounder. Lol@key
     
    AGK, Dec 18, 2014
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  16. keystone

    keystone CH Dog

    it have its pro's to lol
    nevr been my trip by the way
    yes this is a reason to get the dog docked also
     
    keystone, Dec 18, 2014
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  17. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    Wow, that looks bad man. How does she act with it?
     
    treezpitz, Dec 18, 2014
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  18. TDK

    TDK CH Dog Staff Member

    AGK, it looks to me that you can at least get away without having to have the entire tail docked. Maybe a few inches. Good luck, mi amigo.
     
    TDK, Dec 18, 2014
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  19. CHAMP

    CHAMP Big Dog

    Yep, that would be a good reason to have it docked AGK.
    I haven't seen a worse case of "happy tail" than that, wow.

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    CHAMP, Dec 18, 2014
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  20. keystone

    keystone CH Dog

    she probaly act ....like normal .....is looking happy at you ......and give you once in a while a shower of blood ..while sweaping her tail
     
    keystone, Dec 18, 2014
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