Well FriscoMom, I guess I am one of the freaks that cuts the tails off of my puppies. I don't do it myself, my vet does it. I live in Canada and soon it will be illegal for vets to perform this procedure. I do not do it for kicks. I don't like to do it and I would only do it on a pup that was destined for the show ring, but at two to three days of age, one cannot pick the which pups will head for the show ring and which will be pets only. Once my vet can no longer perform this procedure for me, I will no longer dock the tails on any of my puppies. As having a full tail is not a disqualification for show, I will at that point in time head into the show ring with a full tail and my head held high. The Canadian Yorkshire Terrier Association is in the process of reviewing the standard now, to the best of my knowledge. Until this time, please do not accuse reputable breeders, who put their heart and soul into their chosen hobby of being freaks or removing body parts from small animals for kicks. Nobody does this because they actually enjoy it. That you thought one docks tails for kicks is truly offensive. |