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Docked tails.

  • 01-12-2013 8:01pm
    #1
    Salt001
    Registered Users Posts: 215 ✭✭


    I'm just watching Country File at the minute and its the segment called " Adam's
    Farm ". He has two dogs with him that have docked tails.
    I thought this was not done in England anymore??.


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  • #2
    DBB
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,770 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    Depends on a couple of things.
    The dogs may be older than the ban.
    And, it's not a total ban. If a breeder can certify that their pups are of hunting breeds that are traditionally docked for "welfare" purposes, and will be used for hunting, the pup can be docked before a certain age, and only by a vet, who then certifies that dog that its docking is a legal one.
    Or, he may have bought his dogs from another jurisdiction where docking us permitted.
    I can't remember what breed he has... Are they vizslas? I love that show!


  • #3
    Zapperzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,524 ✭✭✭Zapperzy


    DBB wrote: »
    Depends on a couple of things.
    The dogs may be older than the ban.
    And, it's not a total ban. If a breeder can certify that their pups are of hunting breeds that are traditionally docked for "welfare" purposes, and will be used for hunting, the pup can be docked before a certain age, and only by a vet, who then certifies that dog that its docking is a legal one.
    Or, he may have bought his dogs from another jurisdiction where docking us permitted.
    I can't remember what breed he has... Are they vizslas? I love that show!

    I think I heard somewhere that all that is required for this is to own a gun licence? :confused:


  • #4
    DBB
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,770 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    Zapperzy wrote: »
    I think I heard somewhere that all that is required for this is to own a gun licence? :confused:

    I'm not sure how it works in practice, but will make enquiries!
    Whilst perhaps a breeder could possibly use their gun license for Gundogs, there are two other eligible types of dogs for which this wouldn't apply: vermin control dogs, and law enforcement dogs.


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