Why do Doberman Pinschers have their tails docked?

Many Doberman Pinschers are born with a long tail, but when Doberman Pinschers grow into adults, they will find that their long tails are gone. When the Doberman Pinscher grows up, its tail is very short, only a little bit. This is because the owners of Doberman Pinschers had already docked their tails not long after they were born. Many examples of Doberman Pinscher tail docking records show that the reason why Doberman Pinschers have their tails docked is related to them. It has something to do with the way of life long ago. Within the scope of human understanding, Doberman Pinschers lived in their early years. They mainly lived a hunting life and lived in the bush for a long time. Due to this unique and special living environment, Doberman Pinschers The long tail is often easily pricked or pinched by thorns. Later, in order for the Doberman Pinscher to better integrate into the current living environment, the owner began to choose to dock the Doberman Pinscher's tail.

The reasons why Doberman Pinscher tails are docked today

Under today’s living conditions, the main reason why many owners still choose to dock the Doberman Pinscher’s tails is from the perspective of aesthetic needs. Some people think that the Doberman Pinscher is more majestic after docking its tail. Just like many people choose to crop the ears of Doberman Pinscher, thinking that Doberman Pinscher will be more energetic and handsome after ear cropping. This is mainly to meet people's aesthetic needs.

Reasons for tail docking in different dogs

There are several types of dog tail docking, such as Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, etc., all of which require tail docking. However, tail docking must be done within one week of the dog’s birth. The order of tail docking is starting from the first segment, or docking at the third segment. The reason why some dogs have their tails docked is In order to let people have a strong memory to remember the appearance of the dog, and there is also a saying that the dog cannot let people grab the dog's tail when fighting, and it can also confuse the enemy. These are the dog's broken The reason for the tail.

Principles of dog tail docking

Dog tail docking is when people cut off the dog's tail through surgery, so tail docking occurs. There are many methods of tail docking surgery, but the most common method is to use sterilized thin thread to tie the tail below the part that needs to be cut off when the puppies are just a few weeks old. In this way, blood circulation is hindered, and after a few weeks, the tissue that needs to be cut off will become necrotic and fall off naturally. Therefore, there will be no bleeding during this process, and the newborn puppies' nerves are not fully developed, so they will not endure much pain.