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gloriajean · 05-18-2010, 05:11 PM

how many of you have yorkies with the long tail? can you post a pic please. I'm trying to decide if I want to get my dog's tail docked or not. it has a curl on it, sort of like a pug's tail. I just got her a couple of days ago and I'm really undecided what to do, she is 6 months old and the breeder did n't want to get it done, she thought it was cruel. Also dew claws were not removed.

ArmaniMan · 05-18-2010, 05:16 PM

I would NOT dock your dogs tail now... it should be done when they are a few days old or not done at all.

I feel the same way about dew claws, my oldest had his done by the breeder... the youngest did not and I did not remove them either... as long as they are attached securely and you keep them cut short, they shouldnt cause an issue.

capt_noonie · 05-18-2010, 05:30 PM

You cannot dock the tail anymore, it's much too late. It must be done when they are 3-5 days old. The full tail can be very cute! Several members here have the full tail. Also in the UK no one does it anymore.

Here's a pic of Missy (Uni's bff

) and Katie. What a cute flag!

Mary4 · 05-18-2010, 05:58 PM

It would seem to me if it's not done within the first few days, it would be cruel. My Charlie wasn't docked. I'm not sure why he wasn't. But when I got him, I didn't know that that was the norm. He's gorgeous with his tail. (Sorry, no idea how to upload pictures.)

Britster · 05-18-2010, 06:45 PM

Woah, no way should you dock at 6 months old. If you're not a dog breeder and not showing, it's simply cosmetic. He would have to be under to dock it... just seems pointless to me.

Jackson has a full tail and I love it!

Nancy1999 · 05-18-2010, 07:08 PM

I agree with the others, the tail should only be docked the first week, but some of our members have had dewclaws removed when their dogs were neutered. You might want to ask the vet about this, dewclaws have been known to catch on things and the tear can be quite painful. If the vet doesn't think it necessary, make sure you keep the dewclaw nail clipped when you get the other nails clipped, as the nails can grow too long and curve into the skin.

danniko · 05-18-2010, 07:23 PM

I definitely wouldn't dock it now...she's way too old.

Sophie still has her tail and I can't imagine having it docked...I love her tail so much!

The first picture is a few weeks after our horrible grooming experience in February, but it shows her little tail.

The second picture is her the other day (her tail hair is still growing back after the bad groom, so it is a little puffy) with her new kitten sister, Libby!

Baby Pepper · 05-19-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by danniko

I definitely wouldn't dock it now...she's way too old.

Sophie still has her tail and I can't imagine having it docked...I love her tail so much!

The first picture is a few weeks after our horrible grooming experience in February, but it shows her little tail.

The second picture is her the other day (her tail hair is still growing back after the bad groom, so it is a little puffy) with her new kitten sister, Libby!

Sophie: how a d o r a b l e!!!

Baby Pepper · 05-19-2010, 12:41 AM

Pepper has a long tail, and I love it! Couldn't imagine him without one.

Pepper Paws · 05-19-2010, 01:01 AM

My Pepper's tail's also still there, somehow I just can't imagine him without it! Here in South Africa it's against the law to dock their tails.

jazzybee445 · 05-19-2010, 01:06 AM

OHHH its so cute both of the last posters have a dog named pepper and they both have long tails and they both are sooooooo adorable!!

BTW pepper is such a cute name!!

Sweet Apple · 05-19-2010, 01:29 AM

I love long tails on Yorkies! I wish the U.S. would adopt the same policy as some of those overseas, and make it illegal to dock tails and ears...Also I would feel so sorry for the little guy, having it done at his age

jadabug · 05-19-2010, 02:04 AM

I have a Biewer and they do not dock the Biewer tail. I wish it were illegal here too for the Yorkies, it just seems inhumane to do something that is simply cosmetic and has no purpose other than looks. It would be very painful for you to have it done at this point. It is usually done when the pups are just 2-3 days old.

WV~Yorkies · 05-19-2010, 02:33 AM

No a tail should not be docked this late.

Deuce · 05-19-2010, 03:03 AM

Rizzo still has his tail (I live in Europe) and he is perfect with it. Since I'm from the US it took me as a suprise when I saw his tail, but I love to see that tail waggin'.

05-18-2010, 05:11 PM	#1
gloriajean YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 460	tail not docked how many of you have yorkies with the long tail? can you post a pic please. I'm trying to decide if I want to get my dog's tail docked or not. it has a curl on it, sort of like a pug's tail. I just got her a couple of days ago and I'm really undecided what to do, she is 6 months old and the breeder did n't want to get it done, she thought it was cruel. Also dew claws were not removed.

05-18-2010, 05:16 PM	#2
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	I would NOT dock your dogs tail now... it should be done when they are a few days old or not done at all. I feel the same way about dew claws, my oldest had his done by the breeder... the youngest did not and I did not remove them either... as long as they are attached securely and you keep them cut short, they shouldnt cause an issue. __________________ Armani & Chloe

05-18-2010, 05:30 PM	#3
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	You cannot dock the tail anymore, it's much too late. It must be done when they are 3-5 days old. The full tail can be very cute! Several members here have the full tail. Also in the UK no one does it anymore. Here's a pic of Missy (Uni's bff ) and Katie. What a cute flag! Attached Thumbnails __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12 Last edited by capt_noonie; 05-18-2010 at 05:31 PM.

05-18-2010, 06:45 PM	#5
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Woah, no way should you dock at 6 months old. If you're not a dog breeder and not showing, it's simply cosmetic. He would have to be under to dock it... just seems pointless to me. Jackson has a full tail and I love it! Attached Thumbnails __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

05-18-2010, 07:08 PM	#6
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I agree with the others, the tail should only be docked the first week, but some of our members have had dewclaws removed when their dogs were neutered. You might want to ask the vet about this, dewclaws have been known to catch on things and the tear can be quite painful. If the vet doesn't think it necessary, make sure you keep the dewclaw nail clipped when you get the other nails clipped, as the nails can grow too long and curve into the skin. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

05-18-2010, 05:58 PM	#4
Mary4 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 139	It would seem to me if it's not done within the first few days, it would be cruel. My Charlie wasn't docked. I'm not sure why he wasn't. But when I got him, I didn't know that that was the norm. He's gorgeous with his tail. (Sorry, no idea how to upload pictures.)

05-18-2010, 07:23 PM	#7
danniko YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 342	I definitely wouldn't dock it now...she's way too old. Sophie still has her tail and I can't imagine having it docked...I love her tail so much! The first picture is a few weeks after our horrible grooming experience in February, but it shows her little tail. The second picture is her the other day (her tail hair is still growing back after the bad groom, so it is a little puffy) with her new kitten sister, Libby! Attached Thumbnails

05-19-2010, 12:41 AM	#9
Baby Pepper Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney NSW Australia Posts: 81	Pepper has a long tail, and I love it! Couldn't imagine him without one. Attached Thumbnails

05-19-2010, 01:01 AM	#10
Pepper Paws Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mosselbay, South Africa Posts: 50	My Pepper's tail's also still there, somehow I just can't imagine him without it! Here in South Africa it's against the law to dock their tails. __________________ Jacky & Pepper

05-19-2010, 01:06 AM	#11
jazzybee445 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 229	OHHH its so cute both of the last posters have a dog named pepper and they both have long tails and they both are sooooooo adorable!! BTW pepper is such a cute name!!

05-19-2010, 01:29 AM	#12
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	I love long tails on Yorkies! I wish the U.S. would adopt the same policy as some of those overseas, and make it illegal to dock tails and ears...Also I would feel so sorry for the little guy, having it done at his age

05-19-2010, 02:04 AM	#13
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	I have a Biewer and they do not dock the Biewer tail. I wish it were illegal here too for the Yorkies, it just seems inhumane to do something that is simply cosmetic and has no purpose other than looks. It would be very painful for you to have it done at this point. It is usually done when the pups are just 2-3 days old. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

05-19-2010, 02:33 AM	#14
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	No a tail should not be docked this late. __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

05-19-2010, 03:03 AM	#15
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	Rizzo still has his tail (I live in Europe) and he is perfect with it. Since I'm from the US it took me as a suprise when I saw his tail, but I love to see that tail waggin'.