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Originally Posted by artie merlino  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! |
I arranged to purchase Skeeter before he was even conceived. He is Adie's 1/2 brother. The breeder asked me if I wanted his tail docked and I told her yes, but for some reason she thought I said no. She sent me regular pictures of him but I didn't see his tail til he was a good 4 weeks old and by then too late. I decided at that point that I would keep the tail as, like many of you, I didn't want to put him through an amputation just because of the way he looks. I am embarrassed to say that the whole issue about his tail stems from my feelings.
You guys have convinced me that I need to change my own attitude and not his tail.
I do love the little guy and if I didn't I guess I wouldn't worry about the issue so much. So Skeeter will be keeping his tail.
I think he will be keeping his dew claws too unless he has a problem with them. we take our dogs to the groomer every 6 weeks so his nails are kept well trimmed. He will not, however, be keeping his testicles. LOL
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