Why do poodles need to have their tail docked? Docking the tail of a poodle can help prevent the tail from being stained with feces and prevent bacterial infection. The original tail of the poodle is small and easy to be injured. Tail docking can prevent the fragile tail bone from being injured. Tail docking also helps to train the poodle. A courageous character who does not tuck his tail when faced with big dogs.

　1. Hygiene reasons

Because poodles live with people, dog hygiene is very important. Dogs’ tails naturally hang to the ground, which can easily accumulate bacteria, and when they defecate, their tails are also easily stained. In order to avoid bacterial infection, many owners will cut off the tail of their dog.

2. Avoid trauma

Small breed dogs, such as poodles, usually have short tails. Because they are small, their tail bones are very thin. If their tails are not docked, their excited tail flicks during normal play can easily cause trauma. , which is why many puppies have missing fur or purple patches on their tails.

　3. Develop character

Small dogs will always tuck their tails out of fear when they see some large dogs, and tuck their tails in the dog’s body language represents weakness and submission, and some large dogs will tuck their tails after seeing their actions. They will be easily attacked, so tail docking of Poodles can cultivate their brave character.