In an ideal worl when breeders developed breeds that are docked would have bred for a short tail such as has been done in breeds Like the Corgie, Skiperkai and Austrailian sheperd. These are all breeds that have naturally docked tails. But like ears they were only forced to breed for an upright ear after cropping was banned over here. We still get drop and half drop ears and they are very cute, Rosies mom had 'tipped over' ears. But after the ban breeders took it more seriously as thats what they wanted for the breed. Perhaps if tail docking had been banned back then they would have done the same thing with tails. Many breeders were complaicent about the ban believing it woulkd never happen- I actually got told this by a top breeder- but it did. Many also swore if it happened they would quit breeding, putting the tail before the dog. Hopefully once they shook the sand from their heads they may start doing something the old fashioned way and breed for a feature if they want to keep it. Very little about the yorkie is natural including their beautiful coat. I've had them for more than 20 years both docked and natural, and yes I've probably cleaned more than my fare of stinky butts. Our babies get any mess cleaned off immidiatly, but many dogs are badly neglected and I've seen more than a few on rescue programs with coats and tails matted and full of poop. |