I've just read through this thread and I am just so thrilled that you decided not to have the tail docked. I also think that the short docked tail is kind of cute. But if it involved hurting my baby for even a second, I would never ever do it. And I know for sure that I would get used to the long tail and even grow to love it, especially when the hair grew in.
When it was time to spay Cassie, I thought I was going to have a stroke, I was so worried about putting her under. I couldn't sleep for a week. I did it for her health, and thank goodness she came out of it fine. But I would do anything in order to avoid putting her under anesthesia if I could help it.
Just too too scary. I love her so very much, I would never do anything that would cause her pain, especially for cosmetic reasons.
And I have to say, I have always thought that docking the tail was strange and unnecessary, even though I thought it looked cute. I've always wondered why it is the breed standard. I do hope they change the breed standard, because I think our babies are absolutely the cutest, most beautiful in the world. Their faces alone are enough to capture any heart and hold it captive forever. Your little one is so very very adorable. What a face!!!!!!!!! Good luck and I'm so happy he gets to keep his tail.
XOXOXOXOX Shellie and Cassie
