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Originally Posted by bjh  I am curious as to how short the vet docked their tails? Were they docked to mid length? I always dock mine to mid length and many of my puppy buyer ask why the tails are so long.  Many vets are docking the tails too short and I am beginning to wonder if that is why it is more painful for some puppies. My puppies cry very little after tail docking. I hope your babies are calmed down now. It can be stressful having fussy babies. |
Remember vet's don't go school to learn how to cut each individual breed's tails. It's up to you to tell them where you want it cut.
So, far so good, I've had very lil fussing from my pups.
As to who suffers more me or them.....well! I'm the breeder that goes into tears when my dam goes into labor......
As a exhibitor/breeder a pretty good rule of thumb is 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the tan....just where the tail begins to narrow.
As a groomer...I've had so many yorkies obtained from BYBers that are brought to me to groom and I'm amazed at how incorrectly the tails are docked....most of the time too short.......a couple; if they'd gone any shorter the dog wouldn't have had serious problems.....any closer it's lil rectum would have been a gapping hole with no tail.