The American Kennel Club (AKC) continues to support tail docking in the U.S., and it is included in the breed standard for more than 50 breeds, including the Doberman pinscher.

People want their Doberman, Rottweiler, etc. to have a certain look. Many of these dogs used to have cropped ears and docked tails as their respective countries Kennel Clubs’ breed standard.

Tail docking is often considered unnecessary and even cruel, as it involves removing a part of the dog’s body without any medical need. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) opposes ...

The dogs which most typically had their tails docked or their ears cropped were the "tough guys of dogdom", namely the guard dogs, fighters, and hunters. It is possible that the particular look ...

People want their Doberman, Rottweiler, etc. to have a certain look. Many of these dogs used to have cropped ears and docked tails as their respective countries Kennel Clubs’ breed standard.