Mardelin said in a separate thread:
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I've spoken to a few people in Europe where docking is no longer practiced and some wish it could still be done as, they some of their dogs are experiencing tail fractures. The yorkie tail is thinner than other canines.
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This is the only sensible reason FOR that I have seen so far. I can't see myself giving a dog to a person who insisted I cut off its tail because they 'like them that way', but hey, that's just me, and I seem to be outnumbered in this department?
I apologize for use of the term FREAK while my 'fingers were running'; adrenalin had me pretty good on realizing my puppy's tail didn't look right because it had been cut off by someone. I have never heard of this practice. My understanding is that canines make extensive use of their tails for a wide variety of important purposes, not the least of which is critical social communication. However, if we are to believe the yorkie tail is fragile and prone to injury then I find it somewhat more acceptable. I also understand that Frisco can live well enough despite this handicap.
I do not understand the concerns relating to breed protection and puppy mills, but will be reading this thread and attempting to educate myself. The other thing I do not know is what dew claws are for, but I will go look that up somewhere else.
Thank you to the moderator for not locking this thread.