[cerulean]

Please research this alot. Some BYB breeders just do it themselves, often just twisting the little tail off. A bad job can lead to scarring, pain, and itching for the dogs' lifetime.... or worse.

Some members here have posted about the on-going problems their dogs have.... such as, the bone showing through because there isn't enough skin left to cover it. And infections, rawness from the dog trying to scratch the itch (a bone infection, in the worst case scenario, can lead to death).

Since you already know that the whole litter will be done, I am guessing that you are a friend of the breeder ??
If that person doesn't know how, they should DEFINATELY have a vet do the job.

My dog (a quality purebred, beautiful and powerful) has her natural tail, it is very expressive of her moods, and helps people to see that she is friendly and likes kids.... because she can wag.