Are Parson Jack Russell Terriers born with a short tail?
No, they’re born with a normal-length tail, which is then surgically cut short when the puppies are just a few days old. This practice, called docking, is done today purely for fashion. Many countries have outlawed it as cruel, so you will see Parson Jack Russell Terriers in England and Australia, for example, with their natural tails. In the United States, if you don’t want your Parson Jack Russell Terrier’s tail docked, you will need to find a breeder who’s willing to designate a specific puppy for you when it’s just a few days old and not dock its tail. Good luck!
