I can't watch the video. Just looking at the vet's face in the clip tells me enough.
Part of the problem is that since breeders (the good and bad) never worried about the tail - other than where it's set, there's no telling how the tails will look on yorkies from well-established breeding lines (ie, too long, short, curly, straight, etc.)
AKC would have to set forth standards for the tail. That could potentially hurt some breeders who have dogs with poor standard tails.
Since the AKC and breeders go hand in hand, it's difficult to say when the practice will stop in the US.
Tracey |