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Originally Posted by Melany  And if so is it recommended and why?? |
I believe that cutting the tails from yorkies dates back to the days when the dogs actually "worked" during the Industrial Revolution.
Yorkies worked in factories to catch vermin & rodents. Their tails would become entangled in machinery - which would stop progress and injure the dog. So, to make their job easier and more efficient, their tails were cut off.
The AKC's purpose is to put forth the best breeding stock. The original yorkie stock worked without their tails. So, that's what's shown.
The club hasn't caught up with the times. Our yorkies may still catch something in the yard but they're certainly not bred to do that any more.
The tradition carries on because it's just that, a tradition. Some will assert health issues about keeping the tail, ie, higher incidence of tail breakage. I don't dispute that argument here, I just don't agree with it. But that's only my opinion.
Tracey