Distinctive traits for dogs can
include docked tails, cropped ears, intact dewclaws, different colored eyes, spots on their tongue, etc..
Not exact matches
Especially within the pork, cattle, and dairy sectors, amputating parts of the animals» bodies — without pain relief — is the norm,
including castration,
tail docking, and dehorning.
Concerning the standards, the guidelines state ``... the club will be encouraged to
include a description of the natural
tail if a
docked breed.»
We strive to follow the standard exactly as is done by the ADRK in Germany,
INCLUDING WE DO NOT
DOCK TAILS ANY LONGER and we make sure the dogs are correct in head type and body structure no matter what country they originated from on the pedigrees.
The
tail is usually
docked, but in some countries,
including Germany, the practice is either discouraged or against the law.
In some countries,
including Germany, the practice of cropping the ears and
docking the
tail came under criticism and some breeders are leaving their puppies natural.
I personally find the statement, «puppies come with
tails docked, dewclaws removed» to be gimmicky (especially in a short litter announcement that doesn't
include much other language), so I don't bother
including this information on my website.
Examples of cosmetic procedures listed
include tail docking and ear cropping in the canine species.
When you get a Doberman, Boxer, or Miniature Schnauzer, the look of the dog
includes tail docking and ear cropping.
Shortly after that, a number of veterinary clinics
including Banfield Pet Hospitals stopped
tail docking and ear cropping altogether.
The price for a Boxer dog puppy might also
include fees for
tail docking and ear cropping, which are routinely carried out on many Boxer puppies early in life.
Disqualifications
include having eye color other than brown, a blue / gray coat, a nose color that is not black, a
tail that is overly curly or short (either naturally or
docked), and rear dewclaws.
Contents
include: Foreword, The Origin of the Kerry Blue Terrier, The KBT as a Pet, Feeding, Health Hints, Housebreaking, Grooming, The KBT as a Show Dog, The KBT in Obedience Training, Conditioning the KBT, Trimming the KBT, Preparing and Handling a Kerry — Show Competition, Official American Standard of the KBT, Basic Functional Anatomy of the KBT, Contemplations for the Novice Breeder, Miscellaneous Hints to the Novice Breeder,
Tail docking and dew claw removal, Setting Kerry ears, Repeat Breeding, Bringing Kerry History Up To Date, 1968 - 1976, The Parent Club and the AKC, Breeders Displays.
All adopters agree that the Adopted Animal will not be subjected to any cosmetic surgery,
including, but not limited to, ear cropping and
tail docking; will not be subjected to declawing or devocalization.
Current husbandry practices under assault
include ear cropping,
tail docking, and debarking of dogs, and removing the claws of cats.
Tail docking and ear cropping are
included in this legislated amendment, which came into effect April 1, 2010 with a 6 month implementation period (ending October 1, 2010).
The veterinary exam showed a variety of ailments,
including hookworms, round worms, flea bites, ear infections, mammary tumors, rotting teeth, luxating patellas, hernias, scars, long nails, scabby coats, some
tails were
docked, some puppies were anemic, one dog had entropion, and one dog was pregnant and diagnosed with pyometra, resulting in a uterus full of full - size deceased puppies.
Many countries,
including Australia, Finland, Greece, Norway and Sweden, ban
tail docking.
«This
includes standards on the
tail docking of dogs, the ban on the use of shock collars in Wales, and a raft of legislation the government is considering now on the breeding, boarding and selling of dogs, the licensing of horse riding establishments and the selling of all animals.
Vaccinations: Rabies - $ 10 Dhpp - $ 15 Dhppc - $ 22.50 Bordatella - $ 15 Fvrcp $ 15 Felv $ 15 Standard Injections $ 40 Deep Otic Lavage $ 275 (
includes anesthesia, deep ear flush, culture / sensitivity to lab, antibiotic injection, e-collar, and medication to go home) Dental Cleaning $ 150 - $ 175 (
includes anesthesia & prophy / polish / scaling) Comfortis single tablet $ 14 - 15 Box of 6 tablets $ 84 - $ 90 Revolution for Puppies / Kittens and Adult Cats single dose $ 17.50 3 dose box $ 52.50 Pre-op Blood Test $ 75 CBC / Chemistry Panel $ 130 Heartworm test $ 55 Thyroid Panel $ 90 Phenobarb Level $ 90 Biopsy to lab $ 150 Urinalysis $ 50 (with C&S $ 150) Feline Felv / Fiv test $ 45 Canine Parvo test $ 45 Fecal exam $ 40 - $ 60 Parvo Hospitalization $ 135 per 24 hour treatment Out Patient Parvo treatment $ 50 - $ 95 per day Radiographs (2 views) $ 130 - $ 150 additional views $ 25 each Home Again Microchip $ 45 Nail Trim $ 10 Anal Gland Expression $ 20 Deworming $ 15 - $ 45 Sedation / Anesthesia $ 45 - $ 85 Abcess Repair $ 150 and up Mass Removals $ 95 and up Cherry Eye Surgery $ 300 and up Pyometra $ 800 and up
Tail Docking / Dewclaw removals $ 40 - $ 50 per puppy (must be under 1 week old) C - section $ 900 and up Cystotomy $ 900 and up Exploratory $ 1000 and up
One practice that is still common
includes tail docking and ear cropping, which is currently opposed by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Florez, whose district is home to the state's highest concentration of mega-dairies and feedlots,
including Harris Ranch, in February introduced S.B. 135, the ban on
tail docking.
These procedures
include, but are not limited to,
tail docking of dogs and horses, debarking of dogs, ear cropping of dogs, and dewclaw removal in dogs.