Definition of «dock tails»

The phrase "dock tails" refers to the act of cutting or docking the tails of certain animals, such as dogs or horses.

There has been much said and written about docking tails. (miniatureschnauzer.ca)
Similar to Rottweilers, only Americans accept Heelers with docked tails as standard. (diamondpup.com)
But the procedure of docking the tail of a dog is banned... (yorkiemag.com)
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