Tail of woe: Dog owner’s heartbreak after prized pooch is banned from Crufts over wagging tail operation

A dog owner was left heartbroken when her prized pooch was banned from competing at Crufts because she had to have her tail amputated as she wagged it too vigorously.

Dalmatian Vizsla cross Gwen, three, suffered from ‘happy tail syndrome’ – which would caused wounds and dislocations in her tail.