When I was younger, I used to think it was mean, only because I didn't realize its purpose.

My Aussie Shep is docked because it prevents some sort of illness her breed is susceptible to.

I don't necessarily support it being done for aesthetic purposes but I'm not necessarily against it either.

I think that as long as it's done when they're first born, it's okay.

I'm sort of neutral on this matter. I wish it didn't have to be done but if there's a benefit, why not?