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artie merlino · 07-09-2008, 05:29 PM

I Love Yorkie's and I prefer Docked Tails and no Dewclaws and I like the AKC Standard, for what ever reason that is the Standard! I have had the experience of Breeding and I never questioned any one to see what they prefered, when they were going to purchase one of my puppies. Only b/c I felt it was my responsibility as the Breeder to have it done! When I bought Artie & Abigail (specifically to Breed them) I did'nt think I had a choice b/c that was the AKC Standard? That's what I expected them to look like.
At this point I would say to get the dewclaws removed but I would'nt have the Tail Docked b/c it's too late (too old) to get it done. I would definetly have your Vet. use Laser Surgery if possible? I would never put my Dogs through any un-necessary Vet. proceedures, at this point it sounds like you just want it done for the sake of Vanity/Looks? Why did'nt your Breeder have it done within the first 3 days? That doesn't seem right that you have this dilema. Good Luck in your decision!

07-09-2008, 05:29 PM	#20
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	I like the AKC. Standard! I Love Yorkie's and I prefer Docked Tails and no Dewclaws and I like the AKC Standard, for what ever reason that is the Standard! I have had the experience of Breeding and I never questioned any one to see what they prefered, when they were going to purchase one of my puppies. Only b/c I felt it was my responsibility as the Breeder to have it done! When I bought Artie & Abigail (specifically to Breed them) I did'nt think I had a choice b/c that was the AKC Standard? That's what I expected them to look like. At this point I would say to get the dewclaws removed but I would'nt have the Tail Docked b/c it's too late (too old) to get it done. I would definetly have your Vet. use Laser Surgery if possible? I would never put my Dogs through any un-necessary Vet. proceedures, at this point it sounds like you just want it done for the sake of Vanity/Looks? Why did'nt your Breeder have it done within the first 3 days? That doesn't seem right that you have this dilema. Good Luck in your decision!