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Can a Dog that has had his Tail Docked still swim??

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  • 10-10-2011 9:45pm
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    Hal Emmerich
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    I was eavesdropping in Tesco and overheard that they can't, is this right?


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    Bullseye1
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    LOL. Of course they can swim. Many water dogs/retrievers have their tales docked.


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    boxerly
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    Total cra*p :) Ive 2 boxers and they can swim:)both docked.My boxer who died last year was great at swimming,he was also docked :).


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    andreac
    Registered Users Posts: 8,000 ✭✭✭andreac


    God, where on earth do people come up with this stuff:rolleyes:

    I have 2 rotties, that are both docked and are great swimmers, once i get them into the water, lol.


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    Manoffeeling
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    maybe they were talking about pigs. A pig can't swim but an elephant can


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    Hal Emmerich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,078 ✭✭✭Hal Emmerich


    I'd assumed it was Bull alright but then I thought about it and I couldn't actually think of a time I seen one swimming.

    One of them had a convincing story about it working like a rudder.

    Thanks guys.


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    Bookworm85
    Registered Users Posts: 247 ✭✭Bookworm85


    Manoffeeling wrote: »
    maybe they were talking about pigs. A pig can't swim but an elephant can

    That sounds like it should have a punchline :D


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    F.R.
    Registered Users Posts: 334 ✭✭F.R.


    Manoffeeling wrote: »
    maybe they were talking about pigs. A pig can't swim but an elephant can

    408258.jpg


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    theghost
    Closed Accounts Posts: 153 ✭✭theghost


    Never been a problem for my youngest dog - she's a great little swimmer even with her tail docked.


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    aisher
    Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭aisher


    Why do dogs have their tails docked? Is it a breed issue or a fashion fad?? My sister got a Yorkie and its tail was docked before she got him - my dog has its tail and it was funny as my niece is fascinated with my dog wagging its tail lol


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    pokertalk
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    aisher wrote: »
    Why do dogs have their tails docked? Is it a breed issue or a fashion fad?? My sister got a Yorkie and its tail was docked before she got him - my dog has its tail and it was funny as my niece is fascinated with my dog wagging its tail lol

    you looking to open a can of worms:Dloads of threads on hear in the past on this if ya want to have a look http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055361836 http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056071681 http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056083016 http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056010714 no need for another one imo ;)


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    sensibleken
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    yes, but they can't look up ;)


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