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by Ramage on 24 July 2011 - 17:07
I have a female pup here with a damaged tail. She had an injury at birth there was damage done between the 4th and 5th vertebrae. It breaks at that point and curls over her back. Her tail has full use otherwise and is either in a down position, or up over her back.
She is, besides the tail, pick of the litter as far as drives. She's a little gator! My question is, would this bother you as a prospective buyer? It doesn't bother me at all. It's not genetic and doesn't effect her workability. I'd be more than willing to take x-rays to show the trauma. I'm just curious for outside opinions on whether or not this effects her marketability. Technically, I have a deposit on all of the females in my litter, but one buyer has mysteriously dropped of the face of the earth. Because of this, I'd thought about keeping this female and working her, then later placing her into a working/sport home.
She is, besides the tail, pick of the litter as far as drives. She's a little gator! My question is, would this bother you as a prospective buyer? It doesn't bother me at all. It's not genetic and doesn't effect her workability. I'd be more than willing to take x-rays to show the trauma. I'm just curious for outside opinions on whether or not this effects her marketability. Technically, I have a deposit on all of the females in my litter, but one buyer has mysteriously dropped of the face of the earth. Because of this, I'd thought about keeping this female and working her, then later placing her into a working/sport home.
by hexe on 24 July 2011 - 18:07
Well, yeah, it's going to affect her 'marketability' in so far as she's not going to be able to be breed-surveyed or show rated, so a buyer who was looking for a prospective breeding candidate and who adhered to the SV-style requirements for their breeding stock would not be interested in this pup. It shouldn't affect her ability to work, or her quality of life, but even then I think it would be only logical that she not be sold at the same price as a pup that could be breed surveyed and show-rated.
And although you didn't ask, a bit of friendly advice: it would be best to 'write off' the buyer who's 'dropped off the face of the earth'; return their deposit, and forget you ever heard their name. Their lack of communication with you now is a clear indication of what you can expect at best should they miraculously re-surface and carry away one of your pups. This is not a buyer you want as a customer. Trust.
And although you didn't ask, a bit of friendly advice: it would be best to 'write off' the buyer who's 'dropped off the face of the earth'; return their deposit, and forget you ever heard their name. Their lack of communication with you now is a clear indication of what you can expect at best should they miraculously re-surface and carry away one of your pups. This is not a buyer you want as a customer. Trust.
by Red Sable on 24 July 2011 - 18:07
I agree with Hex about the puppy. She sure is a cutie though!
by oso on 24 July 2011 - 20:07
I am wondering if there is anything that can be done to correct the tail (as it is not genetic), though you have probably looked into this already......
by Judy P on 24 July 2011 - 22:07
As I would be looking for a working dog and not one to show it would not affect me. Just send her to me and all will be fine. I am sure when she is hanging off a sleeve no one will be looking at her tail.
I have a Malinois here with a lazy ear and it has not affected his ability to work.
I have a Malinois here with a lazy ear and it has not affected his ability to work.
by DeesWolf on 25 July 2011 - 00:07
Why do you say the broken tail will take her out of the show ring and a breed survey? a tail injury is no different than an ear injury, and many dogs with ear injuries are V rated and KKL1. As long as the tail issue is an injury and NOT genetic than there shouldn't be an issue for a conformation rating and breed survey.
by Siantha on 25 July 2011 - 00:07
my imported puppy has a damaged tail and they never told me i think its kinda unique but all the people in my club are like ehhhh? his tail looks funny and his tail is Relly long and he curls it up like a husky before it was just the end that curled up real good and when he is barking at strangers his tail goes straight up over his back in a curl ill have to take a picture of him and post it here to see what a 6 month old looks like with the issue
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