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Originally Posted by BlueBelle  My understanding is that Terriers tails were docked so that they could be used as a handle to pull them out of (rat) holes. Being shorter you would be forced to grab up closer to the body and wouldn't be painful. Maybe I am wrong, but I heard that a long time ago.  |
I think you are thinking about the Westies. They were ratters too. But for yorkies I believe they docked bc their tails are more thin and can cause injury or maybe the rats would bite back?