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nlb1947 · 01-12-2013, 02:08 PM

Hi all,

I have an issue with my Jilly's tail, and it is going to be docked after her birthday. (My vet said to wait so that she will look pretty for her party pics - LOL)

Long story short, the breeder I got her from did not dock the tails because she wanted to go with UK standards. Jilly is a parti-color, she is my baby - not a show dog - so I was going to leave it as it is. My groomer has her sister, Mia, and Mia carries her tail up over her back, much like my Maltese and Shih Tzu do. Jilly, however doesn't. She carries it down and at a weird angle most of the time, even though she can carry it up. The issues are that it is a "poop catcher/magnet" - which I could deal with - but mainly that she HATES her tail! My vet doesn't think that it hurts her, and it does not appear to have been broken before I got her, but she truly detests it! It isn't normal "chasing the tail" play - she out and out would like to have it gone. I have talked to my vet, and she agreed that we should do it after her birthday.

I am looking for advice as to how long it should be, as my vet said that it is my choice. My Molly - who is at Rainbow Bridge - was docked when I got her, and I would just like some input as to how long I should leave it. She is quite small - five pounds on an extra cookie day - and petite.

I hate to put her through the surgery, but my vet assures me that it won't be horrible for her, and because of how much it irritates her, this is the best thing to do. She said that the recovery time will be short and waiting until after her birthday is for cosmetic reasons only because the hair won't have grown back yet. (Her birthday is Feb 12).

Does anybody have any ideas for me?

Thanks so much.

Nancy
Sara, Manny, and Jilly

01-12-2013, 02:08 PM	#1
nlb1947 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Conway, NH USA Posts: 8	Yorkie tails... Hi all, I have an issue with my Jilly's tail, and it is going to be docked after her birthday. (My vet said to wait so that she will look pretty for her party pics - LOL) Long story short, the breeder I got her from did not dock the tails because she wanted to go with UK standards. Jilly is a parti-color, she is my baby - not a show dog - so I was going to leave it as it is. My groomer has her sister, Mia, and Mia carries her tail up over her back, much like my Maltese and Shih Tzu do. Jilly, however doesn't. She carries it down and at a weird angle most of the time, even though she can carry it up. The issues are that it is a "poop catcher/magnet" - which I could deal with - but mainly that she HATES her tail! My vet doesn't think that it hurts her, and it does not appear to have been broken before I got her, but she truly detests it! It isn't normal "chasing the tail" play - she out and out would like to have it gone. I have talked to my vet, and she agreed that we should do it after her birthday. I am looking for advice as to how long it should be, as my vet said that it is my choice. My Molly - who is at Rainbow Bridge - was docked when I got her, and I would just like some input as to how long I should leave it. She is quite small - five pounds on an extra cookie day - and petite. I hate to put her through the surgery, but my vet assures me that it won't be horrible for her, and because of how much it irritates her, this is the best thing to do. She said that the recovery time will be short and waiting until after her birthday is for cosmetic reasons only because the hair won't have grown back yet. (Her birthday is Feb 12). Does anybody have any ideas for me? Thanks so much. Nancy Sara, Manny, and Jilly