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Posted: 9:45:07 PM 4/10/2010
I was just needing information on if I should have my puppies tails docked or not. The puppies are 4 days old. One has a very short tail and does not need docked, but the others tail is a little longer.I'm not really sure if I should have it docked or not.
illusionminis
Posted: 10:40:43 PM 4/10/2010
I for one don't dock tails over 3days old. They are supposed to be done, but I think you have waited to long. I am not sure if you are in the US or not as I know some country's now have bans in place.

since they are not done, I would just sell them as wonderful pets.
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oxfordbostons
Posted: 10:35:13 AM 4/11/2010
I realize this is probably a day or two late, but most Bostons do not need their tails docked. If they have a screw tail, that is acceptable. If they have a longer, straight tail, it should be docked by a licensed vet within 3 days.
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illusionminis
Posted: 10:45:12 AM 4/11/2010
thank you for that Ox.. I thought they were docked, I didn't realize they were born with screw tails. Good info, you learn something new everyday
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oxfordbostons
Posted: 2:04:21 PM 4/11/2010
You're welcome, illusion.

BT's are either born with short, nub tails or screw tails and either are acceptable. If they are long, straight and position horizontial, they are usually docked up to the first joint but you are correct that they must be done within 3 days.

)With the screw tails, one must watch them carefully and make sure they they do not grow into the backside. In this case, it is quite painful and must be surgically removed.)
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Posted: 10:32:05 PM 11/1/2010
What if you have an older Boston (5 months) with a 4 inch straight tail? Leave it be or should we do something?
illusionminis
Posted: 9:08:28 AM 11/2/2010
leave it alone, It is a very painful surgery now to dock the tail.
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lpn169
Posted: 2:50:17 AM 11/7/2010
I also raise/show a crop/dock breed.
Tail docks are done at 3-5 days. Generally not before 3 days to make sure the pups are good and stable prior to docking, but no longer than 5 days, since after that the nerve endings have formed up the tail.

5 months is FAR too old and it would be a full amputation now through bone, etc. Very painful for the dog at that age and unless it was a necesity due to an injury, it should not be done.
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alicat1
Posted: 8:13:36 PM 11/7/2010
5 days old is NOT TOO LATE AT ALL. They can still be done by anyone competent-- and it is no more painful at 5 days than at 3. I have had friends with puppies that were sick that had to wait until they were 10 days old or more to have their vet do the removal-and just minor anesthetic was used, no anesthesia on a puppy that young.

It's not ideal, but adding trauma on to an already 'weedy' puppy can be disastrous, and in certain breeds, tails are simply not an option.
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