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Boxer Tails

 In some countries, docking of the tail is illegal.  If tails are docked, it is done at about 3 days of age along with the removal of the dewclaws.  To get a nice length in a show Boxer, the vet will use a nickel, butted up against the anus, under the tail to measure.  This will give you about a 3" tail at adulthood.

Heated Debates/Issues regarding the docking of tails:

All About Docking Downunder

The Case For Tail Docking

Council Of Docked Breeds

Cropping, Docking and Dewclaws