Poodle Tails To Dock or Leave Naturally

Poodles look more or less the same across the world, with one big difference: Some countries dock the tails while others leave them natural. Why is docking done? Should you choose to have your Poodle’s tail docked? Should you dock the tails on Poodle mixes? Today we talk everything about tail-related!
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Why Do Poodles Get Their Tails Docked?
The reasons for tail docking are purely cosmetic. There is no physical benefit for the dog in having a docked tail. The AKC does not permit Poodles with natural tails to be shown, so owners of show dogs dock their dogs’ tails in order to be able to participate in dog shows.
At this point many Poodles get their tails docked simply because “it has always been done this way”. It is important to evaluate if there is really any point in docking the Poodle’s tail – especially for pet dogs there is no reason to do it.
Docked Tail In Pet & Sports Dogs
If you want to keep your Poodle as a companion animal or you do dog sports with him, consider picking a dog with a natural tail. For dog sports such as agility or dock diving it is actually an advantage if your dog has his tail – he will use it like a rudder for keeping balance, jumping and making tight turns. Below is a picture of a Poodle skillfully using his tail to run across a narrow dogwalk.
If you pick a type of Poodle that will not be a show dog, such as the Parti Poodle or a mix like the Bernedoodle, there is also no reason to not leave the tail intact!