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A ban on tail docking came into effect in the UK early in the spring of 2007. No dogs can be docked in Scotland, but there are exceptions for certain breeds in England and Wales. Dogs may only be docked by a qualified veterinary surgeon if they are convinced that the dog will be used for work, and even then they have the right to refuse. The puppy should be presented before it is five days old, the vet must have view of the puppies’ dam and the sight of a document signed by the applicant claiming the puppy will be used for pest control. Further proof will be required by the vet in the shape of a shotgun licence issued to the owner of the dog or a letter from a gamekeeper or land owner with shooting rights, a person representing the National Working Terrier Federation (and other responsible persons connected with vermin control) who will state they know the person whose puppy is to be docked and they have been used on property owned or managed by them.

In England, terriers of any type or combination of types can be shown.

In Wales, the law regarding docked terriers is different and is applicable only to the following: Jack Russell Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Lakeland Terriers and Norfolk Terriers but not combinations of breeds.

A dog docked before 28th March 2007 in Wales and 6th April in England may continue to be shown in the UK throughout its natural life.

A dog docked on or after the above dates, no matter where it was docked, may not be shown in England and Wales where the public is charged for admission.

However, dogs legally docked in England and Wales can be shown where the public is charged for entry, so long as It is to be shown in a way to demonstrate its working ability and not for conformity to a Standard. A dog legally docked in England, Wales, Northern Ireland or overseas may be shown in Scotland.

Warning: If a person is found guilty of an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (England) the penalty can be a fine of £20,000 or imprisonment of 51 weeks or both.