Why do people dock tails on a dog?

Answer by  Whippetlover200 (150)

Many dogs with docked tails are working dogs, such as hunting dogs. Their tails are docked so that they dont become injured when the dog is working.

Answer by  Domdom (113)

Historically, tail docking was performed on certain working and hunting dogs to prevent injury in the field. Herding dogs and some working dogs with bushy tails had their tails docked for sanitary reasons - prevent the tails from collecting feces and dirt. It seems that the practice for certain breeds has been carried on as a matter of aesthetics or tradition.

Answer by  navywriter (790)

This is done on hunting dogs so that the tail won't get caught up on the bushes or grasses and scare away the prey.