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Originally Posted by Belle Noir  I don't feel as though those other countries are more civilized. More.. misguided.. More.. authoritarian, more.. easily swayed by animal rights activists, but not necessarily more civilized. I don't agree with this, but that is okay. We all can have differing opinions.
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi
I really don't care about the "look" of the breed. I care about the choice. I don't understand that you don't get that I'm saying the same thing, but from a different angle, which is why I would LOVE it if breeders had a CHOICE in if their dogs were docked or natural. How nice would it be if yorkies could be shown with a natural tail?
But that should be an option, a choice, and neither natural or docked should be penalized in the show ring. This would be great. But you know what would be better? If all yorkies had full tails 
Also, as I stated, at this point in time, a docked tail, as HOW it's docked can help determine the provenance of a dog. You can get a good read on if the dog came from a decent breeder or not, since MOST back yard breeders do NOT dock tails. And if they're not going to put the money out for a vet to dock their puppies tails, how much do you think they spent on health checks for their dogs.
Just saying. |
At least around here, bybs do dock. They just dock them themselves, and often reallly short. My mom rescued a female from the shelter who has a nub for a tail. It obviously bothers her and she has licked it to the point that she has an infection. The vet has said she might decimate her tail, so they are keeping an eye on it.
I respect that you have a different opinion, and appreciate that we are able to discuss this