"No Case" for Docking Ban
The Council of Docked Breeds has responded robustly to a Government consultation paper which suggests a ban on tail docking as one element in a possible future Animal Welfare Bill.
“We would welcome a consolidation of Britain’s animal welfare
legislation, some of which is nearly a century old. However, if Ministers
decide to proceed with changes to existing laws, we will resolutely oppose
any inclusion of a ban on tail docking,” said CDB Secretary Ginette
Elliott.
“When carried out properly by a veterinary surgeon, docking is an
insignificant procedure which is very important in preventing future traumatic
tail injury in adult dogs. No cruelty is involved, and we do not believe
there is an animal welfare case to answer.”
She confirmed that the CDB will be making detailed representations to
Government and urged owners, breeders and handlers of Britain’s 59
docked breeds to access the consultation questionnaire on the DEFRA website
and to respond directly to animal welfare officials.
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