Nowadays, we see many dogs with docked tails on the street. In fact, dogs have tails when they are born, but they need tail-docking surgery not long after they are born. So how long does it take for puppies to have their tails docked?
1. When to dock the Corgi's tail
Generally, the Corgi's tail is docked within one week of birth. At this stage, the Corgi's tail pain-sensing nerves are underdeveloped and the coccyx is not fully developed. Tail docking can relieve the Corgi's pain and reduce the psychological damage caused by tail docking. You can use a rubber band to wrap around 1 cm from the base of the Corgi's tail. You can wrap it tighter. Generally, the Corgi's tail will fall off on its own in 2-3 days.
As the Corgi's age gradually increases, it becomes more difficult to dock the Corgi's tail. In addition to increasing the pain and bleeding of the Corgi's tail docking, it may also lead to tail infection. It is better to choose surgical tail docking.
2. When to dock the tail of a Teddy
It is best to dock the tail of a Teddy within 1 to 7 days after birth, because the nerves in the Teddy's tail are not yet mature at this time, so the pain for the Teddy is not that obvious, and the amputated tissue will fall off naturally after docking and there will be no bleeding. The owner can choose a suitable distance and tie that part tightly with a small rubber band or rope. After about a week, the tail that is tied tightly at the end will become necrotic due to insufficient blood supply, and it will fall off automatically.
As the dog grows up, the nerves in its tail also develop and complete. At this time, the pain of tail docking surgery will increase. If the best time is missed and the dog has grown up, surgery can be performed to dock the tail.
3. When to dock the tail of a Schnauzer
The tail of a Schnauzer can be docked one to two days after birth. Since the dog’s tail bones were not yet mature at that time, the time for tail docking was more appropriate. The most common tail docking method now is to tie a rope at the junction of the tail bone where the dog's tail length needs to be reserved, and let the dog's tail slowly fall off on its own after it becomes necrotic. Because puppies are just born and have little sense of pain, this method is not very painful for the dog and is more convenient for the owner.
4. When to dock the tail of a poodle
It is best to go to a pet hospital to see a professional for tail docking about a week after the dog is born. Generally, hemostasis and suturing after surgical cutting are used. The operation process is faster and the risk of infection is small. It is recommended not to cut it directly at home or tighten it with rubber bands to cause necrosis and fall off. The risk of infection is relatively high, and the surgical effect cannot be guaranteed.