Hey there, I am a first-time Doberman owner and have recently adopted a beautiful Doberman puppy. The breeder had the puppy's tail docked as is common for the breed. As I was playing with my puppy, I noticed that it wags its tail quite a bit when it's happy and excited. However, I also read some online articles that mentioned tail docking could deprive a dog of the full enjoyment of a tail wag upon seeing a loved one.
I was wondering if this could be true? I feel terrible if my puppy is not able to fully express itself and show its love through a tail wag. Has anyone here experienced something similar with their Doberman or any other breed? Any insights or personal experiences are welcome. Thank you in advance!

Hey there! I have a Doberman Pinscher who was also born with a docked tail. When I first adopted him, I was concerned about him missing out on the full enjoyment of a tail wag. However, over time, I've come to realize that my dog is still able to express himself perfectly fine without a tail.
Dobermans are known for their expressive faces and body language, so even without a tail, my dog is still able to show his excitement and love through his body movements and facial expressions. In fact, I find that his entire body wiggles when he's happy, not just his tail.
Of course, every dog is different, and your puppy may have its own way of expressing itself. However, based on my personal experience, I don't think tail docking has significantly affected my dog's ability to communicate and show affection.