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Originally Posted by SMApup  This is a very general statement to make as far as docking is concerned... Like was said earlier than my post a lot -most from my understanding- of countries no longer permit the docking of tails or make it optional even in the show ring. There is no reason that as a pet the tail of a yorkie must be docked. I had a cocker spaniel who did not have his tail docked until very late in his life (this was not done by a vet but by a groomer without permission). Still, despite the fact he passed ten years ago I am still very upset that his beautiful natural tail was removed. I am not for or against docking but I am upset that you would lump breeders that do not dock into the backyard breeder category. I know several breeders of other breeds that are normally docked that do not do so with their "family pet" puppies. It is a very small window in which to make that decision but they breed very carefully and for specific traits as any responsible breeder should do. Many of them have been breeding for 10+ years and only look for show quality when one is being sought after and still adhere to their breed standard, except for docking regularly.  Trevor |
The comment was uncalled for and unecessary and completely untrue.