Corgi tail docking was originally done for work needs, in order to prevent the Corgi dog from being stepped on by cattle while herding cattle. Now, the main purpose of docking the tail of Corgi dog is for appearance, and it can also reduce danger and bacterial infection. It is usually recommended to dock the Corgi's tail when he is just born. At this time, the Corgi's pain sense is not yet developed. You can wrap cotton thread around the Corgi's tail. Due to lack of blood circulation, the Corgi's tail will automatically necrotic and fall off, but this method may cause the tail to be detached. Infection occurs. Therefore, it is generally recommended to perform tail docking directly through surgery.
1. Work needs
Because Corgis were used to herd cattle before they became pet dogs. When the cattle are disobedient, they will bite the ankles of the cattle, and the cattle will feel pain. , will trample randomly. In order to prevent the Corgi's tail from being trampled by cattle, the Corgi dogs used to guard the cattle need to have their tails docked. Gradually, Corgi became a pet dog, but this custom remains unchanged.
2. For aesthetic reasons
From an aesthetic point of view, Corgi tail docking is due to human preference. Because Corgis have longer bodies and shorter limbs, and their butts will be larger when they grow up. A long tail will affect the dog’s appearance, and a short tail will look very cute. The heart-shaped buttocks also make the tail-docked Corgi look very cute. Loved by many people.
3. Reduce danger
Because the Corgi is short in stature, its tail is particularly easy to reveal its identity when encountering danger, and it is also its weakness. Therefore, docking the tail helps Corgi hide himself and confuse the enemy.
4. Reduce bacterial infection
Because Corgi likes to sit on the ground, especially after pooping, Corgi’s tiny tail is particularly easy to get stuck in feces and breed bacteria. The probability of Corgi contracting diseases is greatly increased. Therefore, docking the tail of a Corgi can also prevent the growth of bacteria and reduce the occurrence of diseases.
Note: Corgis can choose to have their tails docked or left untailed. This mainly depends on the owner’s choice. Some Corgis are even born with very short tails and do not need to be specially sent for docking. Tail technique.