In the U.S. it is still customary to dock the tails of the poodle, to have it look as the breed standard. In parts of Europe it is against the law. Not...
Sorry to be so naive but why would anybody even want to dock the tail, isn't the only reason for doing so the physical appearance for the owner? Is it harming...
It is not my decision - it's requirements by AKC for show dogs. Last year one of my baby, I send to CANADA won 3 shows out of 5, and THEY REQUARED dock the...
Required by AKC for show dogs. If you disagree - contact AKC to change their rules From: K9Alert@yahoogroups.com [mailto:K9Alert@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ...
And what about normal house pets? ... -- ... Britain - Despite its many faults we are still a chipper nation who enjoy occasional bouts of casual violence * *...
If it AKC registered poodle - you Must dock the tail - only if you will pay in full for puppies at 2 days old - the breeder will not dock the tail for your...
It was a question, no need to get offensive about it, I asked what the point was, obviously if you're putting your dogs in shows then that's a different ...
Oh, come on. Placing more value on them as living beings would make it so that they wouldn't be treated the same as another piece of property like a tv set or...
I just read a short book by a man who found pets for over 20 years for my vet. His website is www.sherlock.com. Very helpful poster advice. I just...
I put reward on my posters and I was led on wild goose chases. Unless I knew someone had my dog and I thought I could squeeze him out with money, I won't offer...
Sonja asked: Just out of curiousity, why does one get a dog's tail docked? for looks? Never understood it. Or straight up pointy ears. ???? Form follows...
 Am I dense, or I am I the only one to not understand why guide dogs, police dogs, etc. should not be spayed/neutered? It seems to me the only people I'd...
backyard breeders don't abide by the current laws. new ones dont change them ... From: Terese <toproxygirlie@...> To: K9Alert@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
 Yes, but they do get stiff penalties if caught, at least where I live...   Air.Food.Water.Love.                        ... From:...
Right now the way the economy is...There is NOT enough police enforcment as it is..This is just the truth of it...There is no way that all the BYB's would "get...
9 month old Ibizan Hound brown with white chest, blaze & toes. Taller than a Whippet but with big ears, last seen in the Welk/Circle R Golf Course area....
Terese : Am I dense, or I am I the only one to not understand why guide dogs, police dogs, etc. should not be spayed/neutered? Where will the next generation...
My question to you, Terese, is why do you think that these dogs SHOULD be spayed/neutered? Police dogs, guide dogs, show dogs, and the dogs of reputable...
Yes true no need for docking tails and ears in this day and time...just my opinion. ... From: Ruth Olafsdottir <rutholaf@...> Subject: Re: [K9Alert]...
Three weeks ago one of my foster corgis escaped from my fenced yard. She evidently climbed the gate and went on the lamb. We searched high and low in the...
 Has any on here seen guide dogs or police dogs walking around with balls? If they were, they'd be chasing every dog down the street. Police dogs are...
 Do you honestly believe that show dogs and breeders are not contributing to pet overpopulation? How about the 5 million dogs sold in pet stores? Do you...