Man has long sought to artificially change the appearance of his pets, sometimes crossing did not give the desired effect and the hosts were going to a more radical surgery. Especially "suffered" such organs as the ears and tail, which began to subject to cupping.
What is the purpose of stopping the tail?
Usually they perform surgery at a very early age from one to three days. Do this either with scissors or an elastic band. In the second case, the blood supply is squashed, and the desired part of the tail dries. In ancient times, hunting dogs suffered from burdock, peeled off tails in prickly thickets, they could be damaged in fights by enemies and wild animals. Even the Romans were the first to change the appearance of dogs, beginning to buy their pets. Now this operation has a more decorative purpose, which led to dog battles to strong disputes.
What breeds are tailored for puppies?
Here are some photos of some rocks that undergo tail relief:
- Docking the tail of the toy terrier. Previously, 2-3 vertebrae were left.
- Kupirovanie tail of spaniels. Removed from 1/2 to 3/5 of the length.
- Docking the tail of a Rottweiler .
- Jack Russell Terrier - tail docking. The shortening is done so that the tip is level with the ears.
- Kupirovanie tail in Alabai . Leave only 2-3 vertebrae.
- Cupping of boxers. Leave 19 mm.
- Stopping of the Risenschnauzer. Leaves 2-3 vertebra.
- Coping Yorkies. Removed to half.
- Catching of bobtails. One vertebra is left.
- Coping Dobermans. The length of the tail is from 12 to 19 mm or two vertebrae.
Prohibition on stopping tails
If previously it was believed that this was the case, with the uncertified by the standard animal organs at the exhibition was not allowed. Now many animal advocates have opposed such operations. And in their work, the activists achieved significant success by banning the copying of tails and ears in many countries. In England and Germany, for example, sanctions are imposed on violators. In Europe, at dog shows, cupping was no longer affected by the assessment of the exterior. And in 1992, the states that are members of the Council of Europe adopted the Convention, in which among the listed articles on the protection of domestic animals there are those that relate to this topic. They prohibit surgical operations to change the appearance of the pet, unless it is necessary exclusively for therapeutic purposes. Ukraine has already signed this law, and in Russia there are still fierce disputes. In any case, to go to the exhibition in Europe, those animals that have tailored the tail of the dogs, will not be able to, they have a career in these countries ordered.