German Shorthaired Pointer Forum:
Docking Tales

How long should a German shorthair pointer puppies tales be? I currently have a litter of puppies and every person I talk to say they should be longer or shorter. My vet took half. He said for trials you want longer tails for show you want shorter tails. What is AKC ruling or your thought. They were born May 21st and had the vet take half the tale.

HELLO, WHEN WE DOCK OUR PUPPIES TAILS WE DOCK THEM JUST BELOW THE THE GENITAL OF THE DOG OR BITCH . HOLD THE PUPPY IN YOUR HAND AND PULL THE TAIL DOWN AND SEE IF IT COVERS THE GENITALS OF THE DOG OR BITCH.IF THE TAILS ARE HIGH IT WILL MAKE A NICE BALANCED LOOK. ROBERT GROVE FIELDMASTER'S SHORTHAIRS