Cross breeds

[Metz]

A follow on from the Jackadoodle... what do you think of the Bobtail Boxer?

[lankeela]

Whats to think? Bruce Cattenach bred a line that were bob tailed so see what would happen rathen than have them docked, but as I understand it, there were so many problems associated with spinal conditions that this was not continued.

Now that the Animal Welfare Bill has been put on the statute book tail docking will be banned other than for certified working breeds, and although there are some breeds that have natural bobs, i.e. Australian Shepherds, Swedish Vallhunds, amongst others, most breeders will have to get used to the fact that their breed can no longer be docked, and those that can will not be allowed to be shown.

[lankeela]

Forgot to add the date - this will take effect from 6th April 2007.

[Gucci Boxers]

Not a lot really?Boxers are born with beautiful Long tails,which is how Mother Nature designed them to be!The sooner the Kennel Club and breed world Accept that fact the better for all concerned.Just had to pay half the cost of my new Ch pup up front,just to keep her tail intact?Ridiculous scenario.ive bred 4 litters and my owners had to sign a contract to keep their dogs tails intact otherwise No Way would I have let them have one of my pups!Dont interfere with Nature is my answer<or Shes more than likely to bite your hand off!multiple health defects etcJust asking for real trouble!

[Metz]

lankeela have you seen bruces site? http://www.steynmere.com/BOBTAILS.html

[Metz]

Gucci Boxers i thought they should be docked at 3 days old? how can an owner sign a contract to not have them docked ???