http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/6338299.stm Canine tail docking ban announced Dogs in Scotland will no longer have docked tails from May The docking of dogs' tails in Scotland will be banned from the end of April, the Scottish Executive has announced. Those who break the law face six months in prison or a fine of up to £5,000. Animal Health and Welfare Minister Ross Finnie said the step had not been taken lightly and had followed wide consultation. Image German Shepherd Dogs http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/?yguid=140553699 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ClassicalHomeopathyPets/ http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TruthAboutVaccines/ http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/pet-law/ http://community.webshots.com/album/125344462zaHnik --------------------------------- Have a burning question? Go to Yahoo! Answers and get answers from real people who know. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================