Rottweilers with tails a fast growing trend buy why?

We are often asked why don't you dock your Rottweilers tails? We have a long list of reasons, we will look at all of those, but we most commonly respond, “Why would we cut off the beautiful tail the Lord gave them?”

Tail docking has raised some major controversies alongside similar procedures like ear cropping, debarking and dewclaw removal.

Tail docking has been banned or restricted in many parts of the world. However, in US it is allowed for the cosmetic purposes. What is exactly tail docking and why do some people do it to their dogs?

Tail docking is a surgical procedure in which breeder or veterinarian removes a portion of an animal’s tail.

usually when they are 2 to 5 days old. Out of all the different breeds of dogs that people usually clip tails on, the rottweiler typically has the shortest nub, the closer to the base the more appealing the look. This practice has its roots all the way back to Ancient Rome when it was believed that dogs would be protected from rabies when their tail is docked. Rabies was a disease that terrified human civilization for centuries, especially when it became obvious that if the rabid animal bite you, you will die in a horrible pain. Even today, in modern India, rabid dogs are the cause of death for 20.000 people each year.

Later reasons for tail docking included more functional reasoning grounds. It was believed that the breeds that included hunting and herding dogs were in risk of being seriously injured while moving its long tail through the dense woodland where briers and other objects could injure the tail so the tail was docked for the prevention of healthcare.
Moreover, the tail could be grabbed by another animal during fight causing abrasion or other serious injury to the dog, leading eventually to its death. Even though without considerable scientific support, there was a widespread belief that the bones in the tail could broke, causing spinal injury, so it was advised to cut the tail for practical reasons.

In the years to come, the reasons became more cosmetic rather than practical


If you ask people to imagine a American Rottweiler, a majority of them will describe large black dog with muscular body and short tail. Maybe you are also among those people who never wonder do Rottweilers have tails?
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According to the rules set by the organization American Kennel Club, some dog breeds have to look certain way in order to perform in shows and competitions. These breeds have to meet their breed standards and must undergo a cosmetic procedure to fit within the required framework. Such breeds include Boxers, Rottweilers, Pit bulls and Schnauzers. AKC made tail docking very popular. Since AKC made it apart of their breed standard many people who desire to show dogs complied with the standard and from then on its been a American tradition



Tail docking is banned in almost 40 countries.

Back in Germany where it all started it has been illegal to dock tails for many years. The German rottweiler has to have a natural tail to be in compliance with ADRK and FCI rules.

Some supporters of tail docking will say that the procedure is harmless and painless for the little puppy but this is not the case as the dog nervous system is fully developed right from the birth.

Despite begin perform at a very early age, it is a painful method and is not approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Most of the veterinarians refused their clients’ inquiries considering tail docking as they believe dogs preform and are much happier with a tail than without a tail.

Tail docking can be painful and dangerous to the little puppy. As it means cutting through muscles and tissue without anesthesia, puppies experience pain. In the following days, the tissue can have a sever reaction to the surgery and there is a significant chance of an infection. In addition, some dogs can develop a chronic health issues, which can be painful and traumatized for the rest of its life.

Why are Rottweilers tails docked?

One good reason some people choose to dock the tail is because they want the rottie as a protection dog. If your protection dog came up to a stranger happily wagging its tail the big bad rottweiler deterrent would be diminished. By cutting off the tail its hard for would be criminals to determine if the dog is friendly or about to do great damage to them. But lets be honest a big dog like a rottweiler wagging its tail or not is a real big deterrent.



Is something wrong with a Rottweiler tail length?

There is nothing wrong with a Rottweiler with a long tail. A Rottweiler’s natural tail is usually hanging while at rest and over the back when dog is excited. Docked or natural, Rottweilers are a beautiful dog breed, who will love you for who you are with or without their tails. And as more dogs are acting as pets and companions and service dogs rather than working dogs we should reevaluate the real reasons why a tail docking continues to be a normal American rottweiler breed standard.




What about bobtail rottweilers?

Some people refer to cut tails as bobtail.
A natural bobtail is a type of an animal’s tail, which is short or missing due to the gene mutation. Rottweilers aren't normally born with short tails. Its my understanding that bobbed genetics can be introduced or selected but you'd be creating a whole new breed of dogs. Boston terriers are normally and born with bobtails.

Rottweilers with cropped tail - Reasons for tail docking


Some people just like the look and that's a good enough reason.
Lots of hunters will dock the tail in a attempt to keep the dog safe from future accident that may occur during hunting expeditions. They argue that they are preventing potential damage and suffering. And while there are studies that show Rottweilers with docked tail have less injuries then ones with long tail, you have to keep in mind that those studies only included working type of dog breeds.
Rottweilers who are living in homes as pets have the same chance of getting injured as the rest of the non working dog breeds.

AKC Rottweiler tail docking breed standards is one reason people continue to dock tail. In the official AKC rottweiler breed standards it states “Tail – Tail docked short, close to body, leaving one or two tail vertebrae.” short tail is a desired look in the AKC showring.

However, Rottweiler club of North America recently announced that “Rottweilers born after January 1, 2019 must have a tail to enter the RKNA event. RKNA follows FCI Breed Standard.” The German ADRK and the FCI standard is to keep the uncropped natural long tail. Are we starting to see the tide shift here with American rottweilers?

Rottweilers with long tail - Reasons for keeping Rottweiler’s tail length

The best reason for keeping the tail as it is lies in the fact that it helps with balance. Dogs run more efficiently, and work in a more streamlined manner when their tails are kept intact.. Could it be that when a rottweiler has as cropped tail that it has a adverse effect on the hips and elbows?
Sadly, there are numerous false results that state the Rottweilers with docked tail are faster or more balanced or that the ones with a long tail are stronger. This is just propaganda meant to swing the public’s opinion in their direction. Tails are also a communication tool between dogs (and dog and an owner). Rottweiler long tail can potentially send a prompt message of happiness, sadness, aggressiveness or playfulness.

To sum up the Rottweiler tail docking controversy issue!

The tail or absence of it should not be the reason to love your Rottweiler less or more. However, you should be aware of the pros and cons of these two options. Whilst it is not forbidden to tail dock your dog in the US, it is restricted or banned in almost 40 countries. That should say something. There are some legit reason to dock the tail but If you don't have a good reason for docking the tail then why do it?

Which do you prefer, what do you think about docking rottweiler puppy tails?

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