DOG FAQ - Should the tail be docked on my Miniature Schnauzer?

The standard for the Miniature Schnauzer says “tail - set high and carried erect. It is docked only long enough to be clearly visible over the backline of the body when the dog is in proper length of coat.” In other words, the tail is to be docked. Tail docking is done at about three days of age, prior to the nerves in the tail generating.

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