In hunting dogs, the tail is docked to prevent it from getting cut up as the dog wags its tail in the brush. This is contested by a wide range of groups and is sometimes considered a form of animal cruelty. This has led to the practice being outlawed and made illegal throughout many countries, in some of which dogs are no longer bred for work, or used as working animals.
In hunting dogs, the tail is truncated to prevent it from getting injured as the dog wags its tail in the underbrush. This is opposed by a broad spectrum of groups and is sometimes viewed as a form of animal maltreatment. This has led to the practice being prohibited and made unlawful throughout many nations, in some of which dogs are no longer bred for work, or utilized as working animals.