How soon after birth can a Rottweiler be tail-docked?

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Dock a Rottweiler’s tail at 3 to 7 days to avoid major pain and harm, because the tail nerves are not yet developed and the puppy feels no pain then. Docking after growth is not advised, as the surgery causes great physical pain plus psychological fear and carries health risks.

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