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Originally Posted by chachi  I like the look of a docked tail and a intact tail. I wouldnt be upset if the standard changed but while there at it include larger yorkies and partis in the standard. I know this is Jmo |
I love Brody's intact tail...not keen on Mia's way too short docked tail...I wish hers was intact as well. Both have dew claws.
Just for fun info...I may also 'like' the Yorkie mid length dock "look" and tail hair cascade, but, I like the 'look' of a Ferrari parked in my yard, keys in my hand...it's what I might have to do to get one, and what damage may occur that stops me.
I think a lot of what is done is purely for cosmetic reasons, unnecessary, and dangerous, and if the dog were given the choice, what would s/he want? But I suspect people who do dock tails and remove dew claws are unaware of the real truth and/or only do them to conform to the standard and
only changing the standard would protect from physical alteration/mutilation. I've had people tell me they'd rather not dock tails and remove dew claws, but wouldn't be able to sell the puppies if they didn't...and wouldn't be able to keep them all, either...and especially wouldn't be able to show them. It would be a show dog career ender for them. They don't want/like to, but feel they must.
Truthful, accurate education facilitates choice, and makes the
right choice much easier to make. Unfortunately, the final owner does not usually/always get the choice...the dog never does...since the decision as to what physical alterations are made typically happens long before the newborn pup has found a forever home...during its first week of life.
This thread has been very informative. Thank you all for the information.
