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I Love Bailey · 03-10-2008, 08:59 AM

I have Bailey who has a docked tail & Angel my yorkie Biewer whose tail is not docked.
I think they both look cute but if I had a choice I would not dock because I feel it is not neccessary if you are not showing your dog and why put them through the pain. JMO

scrapindee · 03-10-2008, 09:55 AM

A traditional Yorkie is supposed to have a docked tail.

The Biewers have a full tail; that is one of the differences.

They are both beautiful dogs.

Breny · 03-10-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

No I would not...I will only buy a yorkie that has a docked tail..and a properly docked tail at that. I very much prefer the docked tail and I feel that reputable US breeders will dock tails because it is the AKC standard.

Would you find me to be unreputable if I decided to not dock a pup I was going to keep for myself? I haven't decided one way or another. I was going to ask in this post what others were to think if I breeder had a female they breed and she had a tail.

(mind you I understand this isn't a thread for our show people)

I in no way have decided to not dock the puppies I put up for adoption, unless AKC changed the standard. But for me personally I really don't know how I feel?

Gypsy & Me · 03-10-2008, 11:23 AM

I thought it would be weird seeing a Yorkie with a undocked tail but when I got Gypsy I saw how much more expession she has with her tail. When I went to Crufts last week it was strange seeing Yorkies with docked tails! lol.

I love Gypsy's tail...

saphire · 03-10-2008, 11:59 AM

Tail docking is not allowed here anymore, so I wouldn't have a choice.
I think they're both cute. I'm getting used to seeing Yorkies with tails.

Sheilagh

mommiemary · 03-10-2008, 12:28 PM

yes i would buy a yorkie with a tail, it does not matter time me, i think with or without a tail is a cute look!

MyFairLacy · 03-10-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Breny

Would you find me to be unreputable if I decided to not dock a pup I was going to keep for myself? I haven't decided one way or another. I was going to ask in this post what others were to think if I breeder had a female they breed and she had a tail.

(mind you I understand this isn't a thread for our show people)

I in no way have decided to not dock the puppies I put up for adoption, unless AKC changed the standard. But for me personally I really don't know how I feel?

I have to admit that when I see an owner of a yorkie with a tail it makes me wonder what kind of breeder it came from...and I'm talking about yorkies I've actually seen in person in Texas. I highly doubt these people I run into bought one from another country. So then I wonder if they bought from a breeder that didn't have a clue what they were doing. For example, one customer at a dog boutique I worked at had a cute little tiny yorkie. An older man was breeding lots of yorkies and actually gave them the dog for free..she has a tail and dewclaws..she also had liver shunt (so wasn't really free after all).

So while it does NOT automatically mean that the dog didn't come from a reputable breeder...I really can't help but wonder. On YT I know a lot of dogs come from out of the US and there are a lot of rescues. But above I'm talking about the dogs I've seen in person in this area.

I've seen people say to request that a breeder doesn't dock the tail of a puppy for them....but if its a show breeder, they wouldn't do that because what if that pup turns out to be a show potential and the breeder wants to keep it for themselves. Then they would have a pup with an undocked tail that can't be shown. So far as you...what if this puppy you are keeping with an undocked tail doesn't turn out to be what you want in your breeding program? As a newborn there is no way to know if she'll be of quality or health to breed...you really can't determine that until they are at least 6-8 months of age. So what if she doesn't turn out like you expected....then you've got to find her a pet home and it might be more difficult since she has a tail?

I don't think not docking tails makes you a bad breeder at all, but it is the standard and I believe in following it. And what is the point of docking all the puppies but one? Personally too..if I went to a breeders house to look at puppies and saw that their mother had an undocked tail, I would think it was a little strange (unless I knew she came from another country). I just think an undocked tail takes away from the clean-cut sillouette of the yorkshire terrier.

Anyway, I hope that answers your question. I mean obviously all of this is opinion and just how I honestly feel...doesn't mean that others feel this way. As you can see with this poll, many people don't have a problem with undocked tails. I just personally like for the tails to be docked

Gingergirlsmom · 03-10-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Breny

Would you find me to be unreputable if I decided to not dock a pup I was going to keep for myself? I haven't decided one way or another. I was going to ask in this post what others were to think if I breeder had a female they breed and she had a tail.

(mind you I understand this isn't a thread for our show people)

I in no way have decided to not dock the puppies I put up for adoption, unless AKC changed the standard. But for me personally I really don't know how I feel?

IMO, if I were checking out breeders I would be looking for more important things than whether or not their own dogs had docked tails. Afterall, they are all bred with tails.

The fact that, for now, you're planning on docking pups to standard, should resolve any questions. I can't imagine why it would be an issue for anyone.

Dina_Nichole · 03-10-2008, 02:47 PM

I absolutely would buy one with a tail.

If we ever get another baby and its possible I would love to ask the breeder NOT to dock the tail. I think they are so cute with tails.

cheeselover8481 · 03-10-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Parises

Samira holds her tail up when is is doing her business... She is the least likely of my three to have clingers...

My Paris #2 has a teeny tiny stub and is forever putting her tail down and squishing it into her fur...just before she finishes.

Knowing this makes me change my mind then. The only reason I would want the tail docked is bc I thought it's more sanitary. What made them make this a rule in AKC?

AJohnson · 03-10-2008, 10:51 PM

Mine has his tail and it is adorable!

I_luv_Addie · 03-10-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dior'sMom

I love the docked tails. Dior's little nub wagging crazily in the morning always brings a smile to my face

I totally agree! I get tickled every time Adelaides little nub starts going! Its just so stinkin cute!

qraven · 03-11-2008, 12:43 AM

I quit docking tails after we imported 2 babies and will take one of our girls to show and see what happens. They show them with their tails in Europe. If we can't show them here then guess we get to go abroad

gypsyqueen · 03-11-2008, 09:14 AM

doesnt matter to me there great dogs

Ellie May · 03-11-2008, 12:05 PM

I would not have a Yorkie with a long tail unless it was a rescue or came from a different country. There is no reason to NOT dock it. It is AKC and YTCA standard and if the breeder can't follow those rules, I would wonder what other things they aren't doing.

I also like the look of the docked tail.

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03-10-2008, 08:59 AM	#31
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Biggest Little City Posts: 1,278	I have Bailey who has a docked tail & Angel my yorkie Biewer whose tail is not docked. I think they both look cute but if I had a choice I would not dock because I feel it is not neccessary if you are not showing your dog and why put them through the pain. JMO __________________ Michele, Bailey & Angel Take the Pledge to Fight Animal Cruelty: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer...ge_landing_er3

03-10-2008, 09:55 AM	#32
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 2,768	A traditional Yorkie is supposed to have a docked tail. The Biewers have a full tail; that is one of the differences. They are both beautiful dogs. __________________ Scrapindee www.houseofwags.com Check for updates!! Team Furry and the Biewers

03-10-2008, 11:23 AM	#34
Gypsy & Me Plus Kayla & Amelia Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 7,109	I thought it would be weird seeing a Yorkie with a undocked tail but when I got Gypsy I saw how much more expession she has with her tail. When I went to Crufts last week it was strange seeing Yorkies with docked tails! lol. I love Gypsy's tail... __________________ .Gypsy. & .Kayla. Vicky ERFW - Petitioning For Equal Rights For Winky

03-10-2008, 11:59 AM	#35
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 2,704	Tail docking is not allowed here anymore, so I wouldn't have a choice. I think they're both cute. I'm getting used to seeing Yorkies with tails. Sheilagh __________________ Sheilagh mom to Coffee Abigail-Ceana. CoCo Murfee & Winston PRAYING FOR TINK,BLEU and BABYBEAR

03-10-2008, 12:28 PM	#36
mommiemary Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 659	yes i would buy a yorkie with a tail, it does not matter time me, i think with or without a tail is a cute look! __________________ mary, rocky, trixiebell, sunshine, Huge Pee Pad Sale www.pee-pads.com/FreeShipping

03-10-2008, 02:47 PM	#39
Dina_Nichole I Love My Munchkins! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: My Babies ♥'s! Posts: 8,448	I absolutely would buy one with a tail. If we ever get another baby and its possible I would love to ask the breeder NOT to dock the tail. I think they are so cute with tails. __________________ I love my little furry babies with all of my Pia Mojo~ Trixie Murphy~ Snoot Lexie & Paisley is Single!

03-10-2008, 10:51 PM	#41
AJohnson Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15	Mine has his tail and it is adorable!

03-11-2008, 12:43 AM	#43
qraven Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Posts: 441	I quit docking tails after we imported 2 babies and will take one of our girls to show and see what happens. They show them with their tails in Europe. If we can't show them here then guess we get to go abroad __________________ Vicki www.magic-dragons.com www.roobearyorkies.net Last edited by qraven; 03-11-2008 at 12:46 AM.

03-11-2008, 09:14 AM	#44
gypsyqueen Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: las vegas Posts: 647	either way doesnt matter to me there great dogs

03-11-2008, 12:05 PM	#45
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,989	I would not have a Yorkie with a long tail unless it was a rescue or came from a different country. There is no reason to NOT dock it. It is AKC and YTCA standard and if the breeder can't follow those rules, I would wonder what other things they aren't doing. I also like the look of the docked tail. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May