Re: cropping

In Reply to: cropping
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Posted by:  Tim Yale
Posted on:  March 29, 2002 at 16:17:55

: When should I crop my pups tail(meaning by what time in the pups life)

Response:

Tim -

Excerpt from Tail Docking FAQ:

Jack Russell tails should be docked between 3-5 days of age, and unless you are an experienced breeder it is best if performed by a licensed veterinarian. The formula for docking tails is: take one-third OFF, leave two-thirds ON. If there are any doubts about length it is better to err on the side of too long than too short. You can always re-dock if the tail is too long but you can never add back on if docked too short.

Thanks

Rick