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New study supports docking

New study supports docking

Docking a tail reduces the chance of injury to it


By Joe Dimbleby

Saturday, 03 July 2010

According to new research dogs with docked tails are less likely to sustain tail injuries

Dogs with docked tails are less likely to sustain tail injuries, according to new research published in the British Veterinary Association’s weekly journal, The Veterinary Record. The findings show that cocker and springer spaniels are particularly prone to painful and debilitating tail injuries if docking is not carried out.

The rest of this article appears in 30th June issue of Shooting Times.

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