Tails..... docked or not????

jglynn

jglynn

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So, I have been wondering this for a while. What is you preference on docking tails?? And either way, what is your reasoning??

I have asked this to a buddy and got good info, but what are you guys' opinion on docking and is there a reason to or not to??
 
docked tails.

1. Less for a coyote to get hold of.

2. they will be bleedin from whipping that tail back and forth going thru the brush.

3. Long tail can and will knock over your beer.

Kelly
 
I watch my dog run and I see him use his tail as a rudder. I think it is meant to help dogs steer. Also, the way my dog wags his tail tells me what type of track he is running.

I do understand the guys that say that it is less for coyotes to grab on to though.

For me, if they are born with it... leave it. But that is just my humble opinion.
 
if it will save my beer than i totally want it on al my dogs.haha.

i was just thinking, if Scotts old dog had its tail it might have blockedhis nuts when they got bit..... lol
 
Originally Posted By: jglynni was just thinking, if Scotts old dog had its tail it might have blocked his nuts when they got bit.

i took that from the comment Tony made a few weeks ago about leaving the tales longer and assumed it was from that incident or the likelyhood of it after the fact of it happening. also if u notice in all the vids the coyotes first thing when hackling up is to tuck that tail over their respective parts. BET!!!!!!
 
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My choice is docked tails, they don't get caught in doors,and tailgates,or bit by yotes, also don't beat bloody on the dog box.As for "a rudder". Cut the tail off an older dog, he may take awhile to get used to it, but I dock pups at 24 hours old, they can't even walk then, they never know the difference. All pups born here get tails and dewclaws removed.I leave just enough tail for a "handle".
 
On the little pups, I do about an inch, figure by the time the are hunting age, it will be four inches or so, just enough to get hold of to pull them off. Most have bite, before handle, so for me it is nice to have a tail to get hold of. Not that my way is right, just what works for me.
 
All of my dogs have had docked tails, this new one doesn't. We will see how that works....if she slaps me in the face with it on stand, it's coming off in the field right there!!!!!.....lol
 
Originally Posted By: gonzagaAll of my dogs have had docked tails, this new one doesn't. We will see how that works....if she slaps me in the face with it on stand, it's coming off in the field right there!!!!!.....lol

Having one with a tail, I wish it was docked. He bangs the crap out of his kennel with it and it's definitely something for coyotes to grab onto. He hasn't had that happen yet, but I bet it does eventually. As for getting slapped in the face, it will happen. Just make sure to get video of the tail removal process, I'll need some pointers.
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I dock the tails on my decoy dogs, but leave them on the lurchers and greyhounds.

Its for all the same reasons, as mentioned before. Tail slapping, bleeding, doors, kennels, etc...

Tony
 
When I cut tails, I just pull the tails down between their legs and mark the spot that covers their genitals,(Usually about 1/3 of the tail), then cut off the rest. The tail will be shorter when the dog is grown than it looks when you first cut it. Most folks cut too short (frog tail) and then have no handle to grab dog when needed. If your gonna miss...miss long, IMO.

Take care.
 
Not whelping any pups or docking any tails here.

But, I also like a 2/3 dock vs. the frog tail dock. Better handle, a little better personal coverage, still solves the tail smack problem, easier to read and I prefer how it looks.

When I spoke for Tucker I asked Tim to leave 1/3. Works great for us, but all we do is goof off.

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