[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Let's not forget there is no such thing as the Yorkshire Terrier Breed in nature, man created it, and man must be very careful when changing it's standard. Since Yorkies tails have been docked since the beginning, we have no way of knowing if undocked tails present a safety standard, and even in England, working dogs are allowed to have docked tails for safety. There are quite a few accounts of broken tails here and there, and I don't think the YTCA should be too quick to change the standard until more is known on safety. Certain animal rights groups will be always be against tail docking and even breeding, but I don't think this view is held by are the majority of Americans. This has been discussed many times, and I do not believe that tail docking when done by an experienced knowledgeable breeder is painful or dangerous. I do wish inexperienced breeders would stop doing it, or have it done by a vet. I am confused by the English who want us to yield to their ways, we are a pretty stubborn group, and like freedom of choice. This may change in time, but I think pushing for this change is a mistake.

Hey Nancy, Isn't that why we fought and won the Revolutionary War, because we didn't want the English invocking their will on us anymore.