QC vets ban cosmetic surgery

[Cass]

I like having dogs with a docked tail. If cosmetics are what they are calling it, then I think all pug nosed breeds and toy breeds should be immediately banned and no longer bred...may as well say the same for unusually short legged ones too...and giant breeds while we are at it because of their health problems....see where this goes?

Agreed. If I was getting another spaniel I would avoid a dog without a docked tail. I would just rather be safe than sorry. I know how badly my guy gets torn up during hunting. I can't imagine what would happen if he had a long tail. That thing goes a million miles a minute when he's on scent.

[spinster]

Vizsla Canada has posted that "Effective January 1, 2017 tail docking of Vizslas will be banned in Quebec"
They posted the QC Veterinary College position on tail docking and ear cropping in English: http://vizslacanada.ca/sites/default...r-cropping.pdf

Scotland has begun its consultation on lifting the tail docking ban for working dogs: http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Tai...tion-2275.aspx
My understanding is that anyone can comment. Interesting article on the web today: http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/loc...-dogs-1.926220

[Ugo]

Zeus 23 Feb 2016.jpgSorry about the pic quality. That said, the downside of the long-tail is reflected in this pic which is why I didn't understand the misleading adjective "cosmetic" surgery. Let's be honest, I know why they use that word.
In the least, it should be called elective surgery AND there should be restrictions as to when tails should be done, as in shortly after birth before the development of tactile sensation in their tails. I completely understand the health advantages as it applies to certain breeds. Getting tails done later on in life can lead to all manner of issues.
As I alluded to previously, if the anti community is spearheading this notion, it follows that tails should not be docked.

[jobbershunting]

I have had conversations with the QC Griffon Club regarding this and they are actively trying to fight this bill, not sure how successful their efforts will be but at least they are trying.