Tail or no tail?
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MashaSobaka
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
I like the look of the original use.
I don't have a tail cut dog, so I can't speak for that.
I have dogs with cropped ears and I prefer this in terms of the appearance of the breed. Fortunately, the ears of the russian shepherd breed are cut after birth, so it does not cause any particular trauma to the puppy.
For example dobermann ears are cut at the age of 3 months, a much more problematic case. It is difficult to heal and involves pain, it is necessary to bandage it. Since I don't like dobermanns, I can't comment on that either.
Caucasians and central asians take ear cropping with ease, as it is done after birth when they are still deaf and blind. The vet has a special hot cutting machine for it.
The idiotic EU banned veterinarians from doing this operation, but a lot of vets do it
, because it's much better than having the owner cut it off at home with kitchen scissors.
Another example of when laws are created based on stupid animalprotectors.
I don't have a tail cut dog, so I can't speak for that.
I have dogs with cropped ears and I prefer this in terms of the appearance of the breed. Fortunately, the ears of the russian shepherd breed are cut after birth, so it does not cause any particular trauma to the puppy.
For example dobermann ears are cut at the age of 3 months, a much more problematic case. It is difficult to heal and involves pain, it is necessary to bandage it. Since I don't like dobermanns, I can't comment on that either.
Caucasians and central asians take ear cropping with ease, as it is done after birth when they are still deaf and blind. The vet has a special hot cutting machine for it.
The idiotic EU banned veterinarians from doing this operation, but a lot of vets do it
, because it's much better than having the owner cut it off at home with kitchen scissors. Another example of when laws are created based on stupid animalprotectors.
MashaSobaka
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
Appearance, I like it that way. The one with ears is a non-caucasian shepherd. I don't care if I'm considered a russian fagott for this. ?
It is done by a vet, with minimal pain. It has nothing to do with the barbaric 50s.
MashaSobaka
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
Do you remember the pain when your umbilical cord was cut at birth?
I wouldn't continuing the conversation btw.
mageknight14
Lurker
Tail.
19cowboy62
Tourist
The tail lol, a fox tail, a wolf tail, a horse. I know I speak for many it's the tail and ears.
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Rodex565
Guest
My vote goes to tails. Especially long, fluffy tails. I love fluffier breeds in general.
Cookiecaretaker
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
i need tails to swish clean all tables and stuff which is in the way my girl knocks over so much with her tail - wrecking ball tail
my girl knocks over so much with her tail - wrecking ball tail 
Theunis323
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
The dogs can have a tail or no tail, as long as its an attractive, muscular dog
Cookiecaretaker
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
Mr.None
Zooville Settler
Muscular pits are the best, American pit bull terrier specifically.
Theunis323
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
I am not one for pitbulls, never did and never will own a vicious dog like that, I am one for Malanois, German Shepherd, Rottweilers, Ridgeback, Husky, Great Dane, Boerboel ?
Mr.None
Zooville Settler
I get what you're saying. sadly most people would agree that they are vicious dogs, and they definitely can be don't get me wrong, but it all comes down to the owner and how you train your dog. Pits can be truly wonderful, and friendly companions.
Theunis323
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
Sorry, and no offence, I would never own a Pitbull, I own a male Rottweiler and a male German shepherd. A cross breed male and a stallion, they are my best companions ?
Mr.None
Zooville Settler
None take, it's all good. Its a common misconception, pretty much everyone besides pit bull owners think that their no good. Rottweilers and German Shepherds are beautiful dogs.Sorry, and no offence, I would never own a Pitbull, I own a male Rottweiler and a male German shepherd. A cross breed male and a stallion, they are my best companions ?
Theunis323
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
Rottweilers and German shepherds are my favourite breeds
BlackKnight90
Tourist
For appearance, Tail. Although I think the Doberman is the only dog that looks better docked.
However, my main reason for tail has nothing to do with looks it's about communication. Dogs communicate through body language and the tail is apart of that. The only exceptions I could see would be for performance reasons like a guard dog or health reasons, like for a boxer.
However, my main reason for tail has nothing to do with looks it's about communication. Dogs communicate through body language and the tail is apart of that. The only exceptions I could see would be for performance reasons like a guard dog or health reasons, like for a boxer.
darkwolf2k6
Zooville Settler
With tail.
I have a very low opinion of anyone who docks their dog's ears or tails for aesthetic reasons.
I have a very low opinion of anyone who docks their dog's ears or tails for aesthetic reasons.
hornedgoat
Tourist
Tail gang
valleyyote
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
What we are basing our choice on a body mod now? How rude! Simply put i love all breeds no matter what. A poor pup cant help what some idiot did to it. Just as I can't help the fact my parent's couldn't stand up and say no to some stupid tradition called circumcision because of their deep sda roots and based on this unkind, unnecessary alteration to your most personal bits some folks will have nothing to do with you they will shun you and say eww that's ugly, looks weird, etc.. etc.. Love the dog for its inner personality and ability to make you feel all warm and cozy all over when it excepts you no matter what and wiggles its way into your heart, sticks it cold nose in the palm of your hand, comes up and gives you friendly nuzzles, and licks, etc.. etc.. all of the cool things a dog will do that says, " i call you friend now and except you no matter what and will do anything you ask of me because you are my friend now and forever and I would do anything for you." A dog will love unconditionally as we all should no matter if they have met you for the first time our have been with you forever, I tend to give all dogs this same consideration if they go out of their way to make friends with me. Please never base love on pointless things. Besides I get pissed at people who do unnatural things to their animals and I consider it cruelty and messing with the natural order. I'll take any dog that takes me no matter what.
Sorry if I got on a soapbox there but I am getting fed up with people basing their love, acceptance, and choices on truly superficial things in so many instances before taking a truly deeper look. Many folks do this with every aspect of life. Be willing to go deeper people and no I am not talking in a sexual fashion.
Sorry if I got on a soapbox there but I am getting fed up with people basing their love, acceptance, and choices on truly superficial things in so many instances before taking a truly deeper look. Many folks do this with every aspect of life. Be willing to go deeper people and no I am not talking in a sexual fashion.
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ZooDogLover320
Citizen of Zooville
I tend to be attracted to the most natural, unaltered dogs. Think wolfy types. Big tail, big ears, no other modifications including all other genitals and features that nature intended.