I'm encouraged to read that the cosmetic docking of dogs' tails is likely to be banned in the Animal Welfare Bill sent to the House of Lords last night.
It's long past the time when this should have happened - we're, after all, supposed to be a nation of animal lovers. I look forward to a time in the not too distant future when there's no place in the show ring for a mutilated mutt.
Incidentally I do practice what I preach - I'm on my second dog and, though both Kane and Rolo respectively were and are not from traditionally docked breeds, even if it is still legal, I would never have a docked dog.