still showable?

[BlueIllusionKennels]

hello im new to dobermans. my dobie i adopted from a nice military family that cant handle big energetic dogs a few days ago. he has his ears cropped but not his tail. ive never seen a dobe with a tail so it kinda throws me off. he is 1 yrs old. is it to late to dock his tail? if yes can i still show him in AKC with a tail?
if anyone could point me in a direction to learn about good bloodlines let me know!

[VonDoom]

My Opinion is not to bother if he still has his tail he may win an event or two but could never get his required 3 majors

[VonDoom]

Its not to late to dock but as ive said before, docking an older dogs requires extensive surgery, Where a puppy is is quick snip and some stitches.

[jelly8bean]

I wouldn't dock at this point.. check the AKC standard on ability to show if you want to do confirmation showing - likely you could also find a local organization to provide some showmanship classes and that could help as well. How to stack, gaiting etc. These folks can give an opinion on your dog too. For Agility/Rally/Obediance you don't need to worry the breed standard is not required.

[magtie]

i agree with the others. What would the point be now?