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Originally Posted by magicgenie  My husband lives in Kent most of the time and I love it there. I'm very tied down here but look forward to visits. There is a strong European influence in my dogs, and their tails. I think you did say it better than I that tail docking is an outdated practice, more than a matter of civility. My household is very international and we think in terms of global trends rather than just US or New England. It was on a trip to Crufts that I decided to discontinue tail docking. It was only at the show itself that I saw docked tails, the final year it was being allowed. On the street I saw not one Yorkies with a docked tail, and it's such a lovely tail I'm still confused as to why anyone ever wanted to cut it off. |
Thanks for clarifying! I was hoping you didnt mean we were uncivilized around here! I also would not buy a Yorkie without a docked tail unless it had the bloodlines, bells and whistles I was looking for in my breeding program. I just dont care for tails on Yorkies. I can see the point of the potential buyer in not wanting a tail either. I guess its all in what you get used to.
