In Australia tail docking is optional.

The act bans tail docking of dogs.

Under the legislation tail docking may only be used as a last resort.

Since 2003 EU legislation has required pigs to be given environmental enrichment and has banned routine tail docking.

Given the suffering it causes animals and its dubious benefits, tail docking should be stopped.

In many countries, tail docking is now illegal so all corgis have long tails.

Historically, tail docking was thought to prevent rabies, strengthen the back, increase the animal's speed, and prevent injuries when working.

Some countries that ratified the convention made exceptions for tail docking.

For example, in United Kingdom tail docking was originally undertaken largely by dog breeders.

Standard practice is to do this operation simultaneously with other procedures such as ear marking, tail docking, and vaccination.