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**sobre** · 02-28-2010, 04:36 AM

Tail docking is not something that was or should ever be done to APBTs or ABs (American Bulldogs). It was never a part of the standard nor does it serve any purpose whatsoever with either breed.

As for when it should be done, between 3 and 5 days of age (with 5 days old really pushing it IMO). Should it be done for medical reasons, it is considered a major surgery in which the dog goes under general anesthesia.

When people see me with my dog, a lot of them have asked about his ears and tail. I have always been confused by this because I didn't think this was a breed standard. Why would I doc an apbt's tail? I think this just proves how ignorant people are about the breed in general.

02-28-2010, 04:36 AM	#8
sobre Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	Tail docking is not something that was or should ever be done to APBTs or ABs (American Bulldogs). It was never a part of the standard nor does it serve any purpose whatsoever with either breed. As for when it should be done, between 3 and 5 days of age (with 5 days old really pushing it IMO). Should it be done for medical reasons, it is considered a major surgery in which the dog goes under general anesthesia. When people see me with my dog, a lot of them have asked about his ears and tail. I have always been confused by this because I didn't think this was a breed standard. Why would I doc an apbt's tail? I think this just proves how ignorant people are about the breed in general.
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