Would you buy a Yorkie with a tail? - Page 4 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Booboo'smommy · 03-11-2008, 01:10 PM

Both of mine have their tails undocked and they are the sweetest, I have got sooooooo many compliments on them from both ppl here in the UK and from ppl on YT. I would buy one either way.

LunasMomma · 03-11-2008, 01:39 PM

I love the tails, they're an extension of their cute personalities

LittleDaisyDoo · 03-11-2008, 02:42 PM

totally! My Daisy doesn't have her tail docked AND she has a floopy ear, and the other sticks up. We're rebels!

MsFamousHepburn · 03-11-2008, 08:48 PM

I haven't even seen a Yorkie with a full tail! But I know I'd love it!

AngieDoogles · 03-11-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleDaisyDoo

totally! My Daisy doesn't have her tail docked AND she has a floopy ear, and the other sticks up. We're rebels!

Your Daisy sounds like a cutie!

kimster · 03-12-2008, 06:01 PM

I am currently looking after a friends yorkie and her 3 pups that are 27 days old today. I requested that she consider not docking the tails...unfortunately 2 were docked and mine was left alone! To me it makes no sense to have tails docked...if there are laws in some countries to prohibit docking there must be a reason.

*sophie's mama* · 03-12-2008, 06:44 PM

I wouldn't mind a full tail.

Breny · 03-12-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

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.

I guess I wouldn't think of it as "can't follow the rules" , but as their choice and why they made that choice.

Mine will be, (that are up for adoption) and are, all docked.

Ellie May · 03-13-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Breny

I guess I wouldn't think of it as "can't follow the rules" , but as their choice and why they made that choice.

Mine will be, (that are up for adoption) and are, all docked.

If all of the pups that you sell have docked tails but the dogs that you are keeping have long tails, I would consider it a personal preference on your part as long as you explained to me that you like it better to keep them longer for yourself I might be okay with it. We all like different things and that is fine... I wouldn't automatically not buy from a breeder who didn't have their breeding dogs docked. I would not buy from a breeder who doesn't dock the puppies (for sale) though.

Breny · 03-13-2008, 07:33 AM

Yeah I'm still thinking about it but I'm sure I would most likely still have my own docked too.

Its nice seeing all the differnet opinions though.

I guess seriously I think I may question the breeder myself if the tails were not docked. And I, at this point, don't know for sure if I would buy an undocked or not.

I think if I ever decided to stop breeding and was holding a pup back, at that point I wouldn't see a reason to dock it.

LOL...oh geesh...can you tell, I still havn't made my mind up one way or another but its interesting seeing the different views

Mom of 3 · 03-13-2008, 08:05 AM

With the question, "would I buy one", aww, probably not. But we all know how it is with Yorkies. If that special one came along that just tugged on my heart, I would have to say yes. I do know that if the tail wasn't docked by the time I got the dog, I would definitely not have it done. I believe if you are going to have the tail docked, the sooner the better. I believe it's by the time the puppy is 5-6 days old. My breeder has hers done by the time the puppy is 4 days old. But a Yorkie, is a Yorkie. We love them all, no matter what! Darlene

Breny · 03-13-2008, 08:08 AM

I like to have my pups tails done at 4 days, later if they are small, but everyone has their own way.

Mom of 3 · 03-13-2008, 08:20 AM

My breeder has become a good friend of mine, so I go see her puppies quite often. She has a little one that is due anyday now, so I will make sure I am there.

Dar

yorkiegirl2 · 03-13-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Breny

Yeah I'm still thinking about it but I'm sure I would most likely still have my own docked too.

Its nice seeing all the differnet opinions though.

I guess seriously I think I may question the breeder myself if the tails were not docked. And I, at this point, don't know for sure if I would buy an undocked or not.

I think if I ever decided to stop breeding and was holding a pup back, at that point I wouldn't see a reason to dock it.

LOL...oh geesh...can you tell, I still havn't made my mind up one way or another but its interesting seeing the different views

I'm like you I'm thinking about holding one back and I'm not going to dock.
I think yorkies with tails are cute, I quess that why I really like the biewers.
and I don't always follow the rules....

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03-11-2008, 01:10 PM	#46
Booboo'smommy Pheoebe's mommy too! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worcester-UK Posts: 3,585	Both of mine have their tails undocked and they are the sweetest, I have got sooooooo many compliments on them from both ppl here in the UK and from ppl on YT. I would buy one either way. __________________ Maria mommy to Boo-Boo and Pheoebe A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out!!! Baby Alex needs your prayers

03-11-2008, 01:39 PM	#47
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,682	I love the tails, they're an extension of their cute personalities __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Crazy AND Pink Clubs

03-11-2008, 02:42 PM	#48
LittleDaisyDoo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 87	totally! My Daisy doesn't have her tail docked AND she has a floopy ear, and the other sticks up. We're rebels! __________________ Daisy's Mommy

03-11-2008, 08:48 PM	#49
MsFamousHepburn YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WA Posts: 368	I haven't even seen a Yorkie with a full tail! But I know I'd love it! __________________ "Mirrors, the masters, behind these old lies. Smile, hiding, the torment inside..."

03-12-2008, 06:01 PM	#51
kimster YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: British Virgin Islands Posts: 2	NO to tail docking! I am currently looking after a friends yorkie and her 3 pups that are 27 days old today. I requested that she consider not docking the tails...unfortunately 2 were docked and mine was left alone! To me it makes no sense to have tails docked...if there are laws in some countries to prohibit docking there must be a reason.

03-12-2008, 06:44 PM	#52
sophie's mama YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heartland Posts: 461	I wouldn't mind a full tail. __________________ Cassandra & Sophie - Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, & puppy mills perpetuates the suffering of dogs. Educate yourself & buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

03-13-2008, 07:33 AM	#55
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,620 Blog Entries: 3	Yeah I'm still thinking about it but I'm sure I would most likely still have my own docked too. Its nice seeing all the differnet opinions though. I guess seriously I think I may question the breeder myself if the tails were not docked. And I, at this point, don't know for sure if I would buy an undocked or not. I think if I ever decided to stop breeding and was holding a pup back, at that point I wouldn't see a reason to dock it. LOL...oh geesh...can you tell, I still havn't made my mind up one way or another but its interesting seeing the different views __________________ GreensTreasuredYorkshireTerriers.com AKC Puppies www.furbabytreasures.com Premium Health Food and Products for your pet

03-13-2008, 08:05 AM	#56
Mom of 3 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 429	With the question, "would I buy one", aww, probably not. But we all know how it is with Yorkies. If that special one came along that just tugged on my heart, I would have to say yes. I do know that if the tail wasn't docked by the time I got the dog, I would definitely not have it done. I believe if you are going to have the tail docked, the sooner the better. I believe it's by the time the puppy is 5-6 days old. My breeder has hers done by the time the puppy is 4 days old. But a Yorkie, is a Yorkie. We love them all, no matter what! Darlene

03-13-2008, 08:08 AM	#57
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,620 Blog Entries: 3	I like to have my pups tails done at 4 days, later if they are small, but everyone has their own way. __________________ GreensTreasuredYorkshireTerriers.com AKC Puppies www.furbabytreasures.com Premium Health Food and Products for your pet

03-13-2008, 08:20 AM	#58
Mom of 3 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 429	My breeder has become a good friend of mine, so I go see her puppies quite often. She has a little one that is due anyday now, so I will make sure I am there. Dar