un-docked springer

[Jiff]

hi guys,
i've been offered very cheaply an un-docked springer puppy,i've seen un-docked springers before and dont think they look too much different to the docked type,however i do know the dangers of tail damage through working tough cover,does anyone work an un-docked springer? if so have you had big problems with tail damage? i think i might take the dog on and devise some sort of tail gaurd to be fitted when working,has anyone tried this with an ammount of success? any advice would be appreciated.

[Goldie]

Hi jiff, I know what your saying and although I've never worked a springer I use a munsterlander and she has many times been in serious rough stuff without any probs. At the price I would be inclined to take a chance.

[Sighthound]

Hi Jiff,


my Springer has a 3/4 dock, ie it has 1/4 off. Still able to see the tail when shes marking etc.
My mate has a springer undocked and it faces all cover never any problem.
However as you know from your lurcher days a tail once it opens up is very difficult to get to heal!
Just luck I suppose like dew claws on running dogs.
Great dogs though I'm really enjoy watching mine work.