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 I'm sure you will notice that our new German Imports have their tails. As well if you have seen any German style shows/events lately you will notice that these rottweilers have their tails as well. On April 6, 2000 the new published standard for the German Rottweiler abolished the tail docking. It was deemed that the amputation of the tail for astetic reasons only was cruel and is no longer permitted. As a result any rottweiler born in Germany after this time or desiring to compete in German events was left with the tail intact. Although it might catch you off guard at first, once you have grown accustomed to viewing the rottweilers with their tails intact, it almost seems like something is missing when they are docked. (Imagine a Labrador without it's tail--you would wonder what had happened!) Because the rottweilers I sell are mostly for AKC breeding/show or as companions in the United States, I will dock the tails unless stated otherwise. |
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