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Originally Posted by 107barney  I was the person who declined to view the puppies with the long tails. I felt compelled to reply just to say that I never turned my nose up at the puppies with long tails. I simply declined to view them because I am looking for a puppy with a docked tail. I was upfront and honest with Susan, thanked her for her time, complimented her on the beauty of her dogs, but said that we would not buy a yorkie with a long tail. I could have been discourteous and ceased any communications but I felt that I should tell her that a prospective buyer was no longer interested. I guess being upfront means that I am a snob. This from the breeder who told me that owning my own home was important and that she continues to dock the tails of her elite show hopefuls.
As for concerns that I am an irresponsible pet owner because I have a preference for a docked tail, that is ridiculous. Susan and I corresponded enough for her to know that I not only have experience with yorkies being the proud owner of two 8 year old yorkies -- one with serious health concerns -- but that I also have the resources necessary to provide them and another puppy with a GREAT home (yes, that I own), top notch care, and most importantly the love and commitment to them that they deserve.  |
I see you are still a relatively new member. Welcome to YT! It doesn't make you a snob. Many people are looking for Yorkies that adhere to the standard and currently that includes a docked tail. (And thus many breeders continue to dock to adhere to the standard.) Please don't think you are the only one that feels that way...you are not. There are many people who share your point of view on that.
