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Originally Posted by BanditSocks2  There's no necessity to have pet yorkies tails docked, but many people expect or prefer it. I know it's really painful for yorkies even if it's done when they're really young so they "won't remember it." That being said, both my yorkies have docked tails, but Bandit's is completely cut off...he has NO tail. We got him from a BYB before we knew any better and that was the least of his issues. They even gave us a discount because they cut his tail off!! I know that there are genuine reasons for some dogs to have their tails docked such as some working dogs, but generally in pet yorkies it's just for looks. GIven the option I wouldn't have it done, but that's just my opinion. |
It is not done early so they "won't remember it" it is done early because when puppies are 3 to 5 days old the tissue in the tail is cartledge and flexible. After 5 days old it starts to harden and becomes more like a bone, and that is why it is not recommended after 5 days. While I support tail docking, I do not support the procedure being performed after 5 days.