An ethical question-dog's tail?
An ethical question-dog's tail? General Dog Discussions
Show quality great dane,a perfect solid black male with white white stripes on the undersides of his feet (100% permissable as far as AKC standard goes,which is who he's registered with). I posted about him a bit ago. His tail was broken by a sliding glass door and healed crooked. This wouldn't cause a disqualification,but as we all guessed,it would dock some points.This dog is champion material. His health is exceptional and I recently found out he won first place in a puppy 'mockup' (local) dog show.A vet suggested I re-break the tail and set it straight. They'd do it under anesthia so there'd be no pain,of course....I can't decide. He's almost two,big,happy,and goofy just like a dane should be. I intend to breed anyway,so it's not as if I'm worried about that. ...but I can't decide with him. Should I do it? Should I not? As I said: He's champion material. It seems like such a loss to the dog world. ...but I'm worried about any pain he'd have,too...Some people are coming to the exact same problem I'm having:Even if his tail IS crooked,who cares? He's still my baby. He's still from insane good stock,etc.Out of great grand parents,grand parents and parents,only his great grandfather was not a champion-and that's because he was never shown. He had a particular dislike for cars and travel. ^_-Everyone in his backround is certified for health 100%. I agree. I wouldn't be breeding him otherwise.And no. his tail doesn't effect him. Hence my dilemma. There's a show near us in august and I'm considering letting him go. If he's disqualified for his tail,ah well. It would at least let me know if he enjoys the show ring or not,right?