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 canines, the tail is shortened to prevent harm from occurring as the dog wags its tail in dense vegetation. This is contested by various groups and is sometimes seen as a form of animal mistreatment. Consequently, it has been prohibited and made unlawful across many countries, leading to a decline in breeding and utilization of dogs for work.