A Tale of a Tail: What A Tale!

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You have to wonder what people were thinking when the decided to dock tails and ears on some breeds. I can see the difference on A Dobbie with cropped ears and other breeds like Danes. We have become to used to seeing the breeds that way that went we come across a dog with a full tail or floppy ears we automatically thinks it must be a mutt. I remember the first time I saw a Dane in the show ring with floppy ears. Not being in the breed I just had to ask and was informed that they felt it was crule to crop ears so the new standard allowed for both. I had to agree but still, the dog looked silly in my eyes. I'm used to it now so it's not so bad. But what really floored me was the Dobbies with ears and tail. They look completely different. I'd really like to see dogs in their natural state. Give a poodle a more normal clip ( I think it's called a Dutch clip) leave the ears and tails alone and let them be what they were meant to be.
But, that is my opinion. Take it as you will..
Pat

Pssst... Great article. I had the same problems with my Newfies. How big, how much do they eat, Oh and my all time favorite, is that a St Barnard?
Our breed club had t-shirts made up one year. "I may be great but I'm not Saint" I loved it... LOL

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