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No docking allowed now in Oz so my boy is ala natural and I haven't known any different so I like it. His dew claws have been removed for which I am very grateful as a learner groomer, one less thing to worry about and I imagine gives anice finish to legs when they are cut short as you wouldn't have dew claws sticking out.
Personally I am against docking and am glad we don't do it here anymore, now all dogs have to compete with their tails so no-one has an unfair advantage. BUT if you still can over there I'm interested to see if any of the showies think dogs with tails are penalised in the ring.
I love the look of a docked and ear cropped doberman and while I would never buy one purely because I am opposed to cosmetically altering a dog for looks alone they do look fantastic.
Personally I am against docking and am glad we don't do it here anymore, now all dogs have to compete with their tails so no-one has an unfair advantage. BUT if you still can over there I'm interested to see if any of the showies think dogs with tails are penalised in the ring.
I love the look of a docked and ear cropped doberman and while I would never buy one purely because I am opposed to cosmetically altering a dog for looks alone they do look fantastic.