Tail cutting

[Emily Carl]

Hello everyone,


I'm excited to return here after being away for 15 years! My journey with English Bulldogs started with my first one, and now I'm about to welcome my third.


It feels great to reconnect with this community.


I have a question regarding my new puppy. The breeder cut his screw tail when he was very young, and I'm concerned about whether this might pose any problems for him in the future. If anyone has experience or insights on this topic, I would greatly appreciate your input!


Thank you in advance for your help!


Best,


Emily

 

[2BullyMama]

Welcome back! I have no experience with a tail being cut, but we had to do two tail amputations at about a two year old and the other at 8 years

 

[Lennie. U.K.]

Welcome back! why did the breeder cut the pups tail?

 

[Emily Carl]

She mentioned she cut the tail because it would affect the spine later?

 

[Lennie. U.K.]

I have honestly never heard of that. Breeders usually dock, for cosmetic reasons, or if a working dog. But in the UK this will be done by a Vet, and not the breeder, for legal reasons. Has the pup been checked over by a Vet?

 

[Donna-Marie]

Can I ask if you’re in the U.K.? If you are how old was the puppy when its tail was docked?
I’ve never heard of it being docked for that reason before, but then I’m not a vet so i wouldn’t honestly know.