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Originally posted by Maurice@Jun 30 2006, 11:24 AM
I can understand the argument (though not necessarily agree with it) for allowing it to be done to genuine working dogs but I'm afraid I can't understand why anyone would want to inflict it upon a non-working dog unless for humane reasons, e.g. if the tail was damaged or causing infection.
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Your prob like most people!

Can't stand the thought of a dog docked for cosmetic/show reasons :(

But docking working breeds I feel is a must inparticular Springers because of their flushing instincts, you've already seen the damage that a rummage through some bushes can do to a dog!

Murphy the B&W springer has a half docked tail which means he has around 8in of tail, he came from a family where all the springers they own were all working dogs, incedently for anyone who doesn't know about springers there are two types, working strain & show strain, the show strain are bigger have longer ears & fuller coats, they are also fully docked leaving just a small stump, working strain which are what my two are, are smaller have shorter ears & less of a coat, they usually have just a half dock but not always,

Rosie is slightly different she has a full tail but as her mother was a pet & sire was a working dog this would put most people looking for a working dog off as they can loose some of the working spirit in them so her breeders took the desision not to dock, all Rosies siblings except one went off as pets, the other was bought for sniffer work & now works at Luton & Stansted airports :) Murphy's siblings on the other hand were the complete opposite as Murphy is the only one that ended up in a non working home,

Helen
 
Originally posted by Songsheet@Jun 30 2006, 09:59 AM
And it's absolutely no different to elective circumcisions on human beings
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Obviously I haven't been circumcised but I've never found it much of a drawback...
 
Incidentally, I believe from October 1st this year, it won't be permissable to show a docked animal under Kennel Club rules born after this date. There's going to be a huge glut of docked breeds producing litters before that date to scrape in under the ban.

I can understand the opposition to docking for cosmetic reasons, especially for breeds which really can't come up with good reasons to do so or dock unacceptably short (Dobermans, Rottweilers etc) but it leaves me with a dilemma as how do I know in my litter which are going to be sold into genuine working homes at 2 days old? So I have to either dock the entire litter or just one or two (and that I do find morally unacceptable!!) and hope I've picked the puppies with the best working instincts - too much of a lottery for me.....
 
Sorry, just caught up with your news - Pheobejo told me she'd been in the wars, but I couldnt' find the post :(

Poor Rosie - these Springys do have a tendency to get themselves in trouble don't they?

Aldaniti's probably seen this one, but here's my girly, taken while out with Pheobejo's dog (one of the non Springy ones) the other day
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:lol: I'm Phoebejo on all other forums but save Griffin for here :lol: I know Raksha personally and we met up for a walk on Wednesday.
 
Originally posted by Aldaniti@Jun 30 2006, 08:04 PM
Do you go on Springthing?
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I haven't for a long time but I used to pop in every now and then when Freya first started it. Always used DP until last year when Ray threw another wobbly so rarely post there either. My 'home' is The Refuge where it's all warm and fluffy :)
 
Well I'm Helen Louise on springthing! used to go on DP too but left for the same reasons <_< never heard of the refuge :huh: I also go on the doglistener site which isn't bad :)
 
The Refuge

You'll see LOTS of familiar faces that used to use DP :) It's an amazing place. They've raised literally thousands of pounds for rescues since they started.
 
Didnt want to hijack thread, but my big brave husky boy died in my arms this morning. Joke is no more and boy do I miss him. Ace his bro is lost and as a lot of people know we have Tiger and he's wondering where the mad bully is. He was a fantastic lead dog and lived his life to run. It was a shock as he was only 9 oh I wish he was here causing mayem. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
 
So sorry Isty - run free over the Bridge Joke, and Ace, don't greive too hard - your Mum needs you :cry:
 
Sorry to read that Isty - they are the most gorgeous of dogs and I'd love to have a go with a team.

Nine is no age and don't they just leave the biggest whole in your heart when they die....
 
Originally posted by Griffin@Jun 30 2006, 08:59 PM
The Refuge

You'll see LOTS of familiar faces that used to use DP :) It's an amazing place. They've raised literally thousands of pounds for rescues since they started.
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Is this the forum that was set up when DP was offline for a while?
 
Originally posted by Isty@Jun 30 2006, 10:54 PM
Didnt want to hijack thread, but my big brave husky boy died in my arms this morning. Joke is no more and boy do I miss him. Ace his bro is lost and as a lot of people know we have Tiger and he's wondering where the mad bully is. He was a fantastic lead dog and lived his life to run. It was a shock as he was only 9 oh I wish he was here causing mayem. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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My deepest sympathies isty, they tear your heart out when they go :(
 
Originally posted by Aldaniti+Jul 1 2006, 01:29 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Aldaniti @ Jul 1 2006, 01:29 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Griffin@Jun 30 2006, 08:59 PM
The Refuge

You'll see LOTS of familiar faces that used to use DP :) It's an amazing place. They've raised literally thousands of pounds for rescues since they started.
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Is this the forum that was set up when DP was offline for a while? [/b][/quote]
Yes it is. Run by Pingu :D
 
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