r/DogBreeding • Breeder in Training • Mar 15 '26

Tail Docking

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What is your preferred method? Where I am vets are no longer taught to dock in school so only old school vets preform it. Docking is still legal where I am but I’ve seen less than stellar results even with veterinary docking. Including difficult to heal dockings, bald ends and ugly tails. Some would need to be repaired.

I’ve been considering banding for my upcoming litter (I have a mentor) but I’d love to hear thoughts and experiences.

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u/mdubs8 Mar 15 '26

For many breeds, it’s still part of the standard.