This is a barbaric thing to do to your 'beloved' companion! I grew up round dogs, my mother was a breeder, I am a student of veterinary science, so it's not like I don't know what I'm talking about. Tail docking is no better! It is an horrendous thing to do just to make your pet look ahem 'right'. In fact the poor buggers look unnatural and just awful. Shame on you for thinking of cosmetic surgery for your pet....they don't have the luxury of choosing as we do.