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Originally Posted by TexasKat08

Well, I have to say I love it. I love a docked tail because this is a trait of a Yorkie, but I always wondered the purpose, besides to create a "look." I once heard someone argue that a dog shows emotions through its tail so why would you limit their ability to do so by docking it? When you think about it, it kinda makes sense. Either way, Alexis is just adorable! Congrats!!

Tail docking is done to prevent tail injury:
It is 'illegal' throughout Europe to dock tails...but they have far higher rates of tail injury as well as emergency medical "tail alterations" which is basically a docking but to whatever medically needed length.

They also require ear docking there on many breeds. We don't do it as often here-even on breeds that sometimes medically require it.

But I have to say the OP's new addition has a beautiful tail.