Tail Docking…When people ask why I don’t dock tails, my answer isn’t complicated.

It isn’t a statement against breed standard, industry norm or in judgment of those who do dock.  Simply, it hurts my heart to do so.

I chose long ago that I wouldn’t dock my lambs’ tails and wouldn’t dehorn my baby goats.  So, I naturally lean natural, as I believe God intended for me.  A promise made.

I was already leaning toward natural tails. Then I had the opportunity to watch a naturally tailed puppy, AnnaMaria, develop alongside docked puppies of the same age, and I noticed earlier mobility in the tailed puppy. I can’t tell you any science behibd it, but what I observed reinforced a decision I was already leaning into and comfortable making.

If you love wagging tails, meet us at the porch swing to chat about our pawprints 🤎

Annamaria’s Affirmation

Annamaria was so small that docking her tail would have been an undue burden. As she grew alongside a litter of the same age with docked tails, we observed a remarkable difference in mobility and, most notably, balance. While the others were still finding their footing, Annamaria was toddling around and even prancing her little jig days before them. What stood out most was her ability to communicate with her tail…a smile on her face with a wagging flag of love.

Not only did we fall in love with Annamaria’s essence, but she become the inspiration and declaration behind following our heart in leaving tails on our Aussie puppies.

Annamaria reminds us every day why we made this choice… and why we’ll keep wagging on.