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Originally Posted by Ellie May  If we only do what is natural, then Yorkies wouldn't exist at all because they are a "man made" breed.
I like the docked look for a Yorkie and honestly while Yorkies with tails are cute, I don't prefer the look. IMO, the docked tails look better for the size of the dog. And if we don't care about vanity, then why show dogs at all?
I do have some problems with procedures (like ear cropping) that require anesthesia because there is more risk involved. Tail docking is pretty safe and if done properly, not too painful. Do I think Ellie is terribly devasted without her tail? No.  She wags her nub and she can hold it up if she wants to. The only thing she can't do is chase her tail and instead she chases balls. 
And dewclaws...I hate them. lol.
The get in the way and are a bit harder to clip. IMO, they need to come off in puppyhood. |
Well, of course not
everything can be natural. Neutering or spaying your dog isn't natural either but I am 100% behind it because I do believe it's a health benefit. I also think removing dewclaws is fine too because so many ppl have issues with them. I totally get what you are saying and not totally disagreeing with you. Like I said, I also don't think dogs know the difference whether they have a tail or not, LOL, but I just enjoy seeing a dogs full tail wag. I know nothing about dog showing and don't really care for it myself sooo, I have no opinion on that lol. I can just say that I don't care about vanity when it comes to dogs and have always preferred the mutts or the oddballs of the breeds! Ear cropping is just dumb in my opinion. That said, I wouldn't not get a dog if it's tail was docked or anything. I think both ways are cute and I can see how some Yorkies may not look balanced but w/ Jackson being almost 13lbs maybe it just looks right on him cuz he's bigger.