Your vet probably is more of an expert in all breeds so he may not know the standard for a Yorkie, which is "TAIL - Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higer than the level of the back." I personally think a person should error on the side of more length not less."
Here's what one of our breeders said in the past:
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Originally Posted by Mardelin  Tried the cutting method and clamping method, prefer the clamping, clamp just where the tail begins to narrow. Being a show/breeder I'm pretty particular about getting it the right length, and the narrowing point works for me.....I do it on the 3rd day, that is unless a pup is on the small side, then I wait until the 5th day. Never noticed a weight loss.....and I do weigh twice a day for the first month.....I do cover with liquid bandage, just to protect against infection... |
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