Why do many owners dock their Pit Bull's tail?

Pit Bulls who have docked tails are likely used for fighting. They will dock the tail in order to give the dog an advantage over its opponent. The tail is a blindside in a dog fight. read more

Pit Bulls who have docked tails are likely used for fighting. They will dock the tail in order to give the dog an advantage over its opponent. The tail is a blindside in a dog fight. If another dog grabs the tail, it becomes nearly immobilized as it can’t turn around to attack the dog. read more

Others say docking keeps energetic breeds like boxers from hurting their tails by thumping them against walls or dog crates. Some owners believe ear cropping lowers the odds of infections. James Serpell, PhD, director of the Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society at the University of Pennsylvania, argues that docking itself could be considered an injury. read more