Docking Tails Experience - YorkieTalk.com Forums

4seasons · 05-15-2008, 05:17 AM

I just took my new puppies to the vet to get their tails docked and their dew claws removed. OMG how traumatic! I could never stand it when my kids got their shots--I cried right along with them. Now, my heart just ached for the puppies. I tried to comfort them while the vet (who is young and good looking) is looking at me like I'm a freak. Meanwhile, Lily, the pups mother, is going crazy trying to figure out what was wrong with her babies.

Next time, either my husband or one of my kids is going to have to do it. I'm too big of a wuss!!!

Tiramisu · 05-15-2008, 05:49 AM

I understand. We do ours at home. I look away while hubby clips, then he hands them to me to stop the bleeding (if any) and comfort. It's sad, but it seems like it doesn't hurt them too badly.

DEANASYORKIES · 05-15-2008, 06:11 AM

awwww poor babies; know i don't know who hurt more; you or the puppies LOL!
I too dock the tails of my puppies at home. I feel its alot safer for them where the chances for them to catch germs/get sick etc at the vet are much higher. Plus i reside in Canada where it gets very cold...brr and i would hate to transport my puppies at such a tender age in such weather
Anyhooo glad all is ok with your babes!

Jeri Cunningham · 05-15-2008, 06:55 AM

The first time I took mine to the vet to get done they cried all the way home. I had to stop to get sick. Hubby has taken all the other litters.

I can handle delivery but not the docking of the tails!

kezza · 05-15-2008, 07:01 AM

Thank god it is banned here in the UK...How can anyone can say it doesn't hurt them? I hope the USA will soon follow our lead.

piptickle · 05-15-2008, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kezza

Thank god it is banned here in the UK...How can anyone can say it doesn't hurt them? I hope the USA will soon follow our lead.

I agree!!!

4seasons · 05-15-2008, 07:31 AM

They could at least "deaden" the area. The vet told me they have a standard to go by. After he docked them he asked me if the length was okay. I could have cared less at that point if they were too long, he wasn't doing it to them again.

But I do have to admit I don't know what was worse, the docking of the tails or the removal of the dew claws. They cried for both.

Can someone please explain to me why they need the dew claws removed? My male still has his while my female doesn't.

nikkinack · 05-15-2008, 07:41 AM

If you are purchasing a puppy can you ask that its tail not be docked or is that like a no no in the yorkie world.

4seasons · 05-15-2008, 07:47 AM

Everyone that I have ever saw has their tails docked. Like I said before, the vet told me their is a standard. As far as requesting them to not be docked, tails are supposed to be done between 3-5 days old.

maggiesmom_2007 · 05-15-2008, 05:34 PM

I asked the potential buyers if they wanted the tail docked or kept long the day they were born. Maggie had 4 pups and they all got to keep their tails. Like I said before if you have a relationship with the breeder and you are for sure getting the pup for a pet only home, then I don't see why the breeder wouldn't do it for you. If it's for showing then abide by the standard. I think there should be a choice. But that is just my opinion. I have 2 with tails and 2 with docked tails. But I love them all the same.

mojo · 05-15-2008, 06:36 PM

I saw videos on youtube of both tails being docked and dew claws being removed. I have to say the dew claws being removed just gives me the heebee jeebies.

journey826 · 05-15-2008, 07:40 PM

when I had my litter the vet took the pups out of the room so mom couldn't hear them cry and become stressed.I must say it worked he brought them back they were not crying and mom was happy.

Also I chose to keep my pups tail longer because that is what I liked and any potential buyers knew that up front.it is your choice alone unless you are showing.heck I didn't like that the breeder or vet docked the dad's tail to short so he has none.to each his own

Rae Rae · 05-15-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mojo

I saw videos on youtube of both tails being docked and dew claws being removed. I have to say the dew claws being removed just gives me the heebee jeebies.

Of course that you posted youtube, I had to search on there..OMG this poor puppy was screaming before it was docked, then screaming even more once it got docked. If I had puppies I definitly wouldn't be able to sit there and wait for them to get docked, it'd be soo hard!

mojo · 05-15-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rae Rae

Of course that you posted youtube, I had to search on there..OMG this poor puppy was screaming before it was docked, then screaming even more once it got docked. If I had puppies I definitly wouldn't be able to sit there and wait for them to get docked, it'd be soo hard!

YouTube - Rear Dewclaw Removal of Puppies

YouTube - Docking Drahthaar tails

mojo · 05-15-2008, 08:04 PM

Oh yeah, I would defin. have the vet do it.

05-15-2008, 05:17 AM	#1
4seasons Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 43	Docking Tails Experience I just took my new puppies to the vet to get their tails docked and their dew claws removed. OMG how traumatic! I could never stand it when my kids got their shots--I cried right along with them. Now, my heart just ached for the puppies. I tried to comfort them while the vet (who is young and good looking) is looking at me like I'm a freak. Meanwhile, Lily, the pups mother, is going crazy trying to figure out what was wrong with her babies. Next time, either my husband or one of my kids is going to have to do it. I'm too big of a wuss!!! __________________ Mom of Matt, Kyle, Devin & Jared Tucker, Lily, Hunterand too many

05-15-2008, 05:49 AM	#2
Tiramisu YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 447	I understand. We do ours at home. I look away while hubby clips, then he hands them to me to stop the bleeding (if any) and comfort. It's sad, but it seems like it doesn't hurt them too badly. __________________ Unto Others As You Would

05-15-2008, 06:11 AM	#3
DEANASYORKIES BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2	Awwww awwww poor babies; know i don't know who hurt more; you or the puppies LOL! I too dock the tails of my puppies at home. I feel its alot safer for them where the chances for them to catch germs/get sick etc at the vet are much higher. Plus i reside in Canada where it gets very cold...brr and i would hate to transport my puppies at such a tender age in such weather Anyhooo glad all is ok with your babes!

05-15-2008, 06:55 AM	#4
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 844 Blog Entries: 1	The first time I took mine to the vet to get done they cried all the way home. I had to stop to get sick. Hubby has taken all the other litters. I can handle delivery but not the docking of the tails! __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkies: Rusty & Spicy & Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

05-15-2008, 07:01 AM	#5
kezza Love my Princess Pixie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 2,240	Thank god it is banned here in the UK...How can anyone can say it doesn't hurt them? I hope the USA will soon follow our lead. __________________ Princess Pixie Pooh..3lbs of pure naughtiness!Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell..

05-15-2008, 07:31 AM	#7
4seasons Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 43	They could at least "deaden" the area. The vet told me they have a standard to go by. After he docked them he asked me if the length was okay. I could have cared less at that point if they were too long, he wasn't doing it to them again. But I do have to admit I don't know what was worse, the docking of the tails or the removal of the dew claws. They cried for both. Can someone please explain to me why they need the dew claws removed? My male still has his while my female doesn't. __________________ Mom of Matt, Kyle, Devin & Jared Tucker, Lily, Hunterand too many

05-15-2008, 07:41 AM	#8
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,210	If you are purchasing a puppy can you ask that its tail not be docked or is that like a no no in the yorkie world. __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

05-15-2008, 07:47 AM	#9
4seasons Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 43	Everyone that I have ever saw has their tails docked. Like I said before, the vet told me their is a standard. As far as requesting them to not be docked, tails are supposed to be done between 3-5 days old. __________________ Mom of Matt, Kyle, Devin & Jared Tucker, Lily, Hunterand too many

05-15-2008, 05:34 PM	#10
maggiesmom_2007 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 283 Blog Entries: 11	I asked the potential buyers if they wanted the tail docked or kept long the day they were born. Maggie had 4 pups and they all got to keep their tails. Like I said before if you have a relationship with the breeder and you are for sure getting the pup for a pet only home, then I don't see why the breeder wouldn't do it for you. If it's for showing then abide by the standard. I think there should be a choice. But that is just my opinion. I have 2 with tails and 2 with docked tails. But I love them all the same. __________________ Lori hearts-xx,Maggie,Dante,Leo and Friday members of:RTJ, TTYC,TCC, WPPUU, TPC, MBC, SB, OTC, LGC .

05-15-2008, 06:36 PM	#11
mojo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,626	I saw videos on youtube of both tails being docked and dew claws being removed. I have to say the dew claws being removed just gives me the heebee jeebies. __________________ Molly, Kyle, Bella, Sachi & Emmy Member of the lazy club

05-15-2008, 07:40 PM	#12
journey826 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkie town Posts: 507	Tails when I had my litter the vet took the pups out of the room so mom couldn't hear them cry and become stressed.I must say it worked he brought them back they were not crying and mom was happy. Also I chose to keep my pups tail longer because that is what I liked and any potential buyers knew that up front.it is your choice alone unless you are showing.heck I didn't like that the breeder or vet docked the dad's tail to short so he has none.to each his own __________________ YURI and SARAH Sassy,Rocki,feisti,and Ginger NEWBIE'"S

05-15-2008, 08:04 PM	#15
mojo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,626	Oh yeah, I would defin. have the vet do it. __________________ Molly, Kyle, Bella, Sachi & Emmy Member of the lazy club