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**shodulsilfeli** · 02-28-2010, 05:38 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.

Sorry But you are wrong with that statement that was done to APBT alot of the guys I know that Hog hunt will dock the tails not all but alot I prefer not to dock but alot of guys still do it to this day on the hog dogs

02-28-2010, 05:38 AM	#10
shodulsilfeli Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 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. Sorry But you are wrong with that statement that was done to APBT alot of the guys I know that Hog hunt will dock the tails not all but alot I prefer not to dock but alot of guys still do it to this day on the hog dogs
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