Some dog breeders use a pair of scissors, others a constricting rubber band.
Both methods are equally effective ways to lop the tails of week-old puppies. Muscles, tendons and nerves are cut, usually without anaesthetic. All dogs are born with tails, yet there are over 70 breeds which have their tails either completely or partially removed to satisfy the whims of a few in the dog-breeding community. He said the procedure was customary for a third of all dog breeds, including dobermans, terriers, boxers and rottweilers. It's about time these few individuals move into the 21st century and recognise that not only is cosmetic tail docking unnecessary, it is also totally unacceptable.