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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  Thanks Mike, you've really taught me a tail of a lot! |
You are welcome Nancy
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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly I'm no breeder, love reading your posts and illustrations but don't understand why having dogs with full-length tails is any different than when docking was allowed. Even with docked tails, you can see easily see incorrect tail set, can't you? How did not docking change tail set? |
Tail set was always a concern and still is. (photo 11)
Seminar on the Yorkshire Terrier
The thing is that the tail is docked a few days after birth.
At that time you can see the tail set and the shape / length, but these usually alter as the dog grows. I know from personal experience from our 2 boys that at least the length and the shape alter.
I am not sure about tail set - maybe a breeder will help here.
I will be happy to know.
According to Pat Hastings the "tail carriage means nothing" in the first evaluation done at 8 weeks
Cedes Of Change: Pat Hastings: Structure In Action Seminar Review
So, it was difficult to determine how the tail's shape and length will eventually develop beyond the docked point. After all it wasn't a concern.
Now, breeders are trying to combine all 3 of these traits. When they eventually saw all the possible combinations, they found out that a so called "gay" undocked tail wasn't so bad after all. On the contrary this kind of tail set gave a more compact look and a pleasant to the eye outline balance.
The problem in
my personal opinion and point of view - as a fancier and exhibitor - arises when the tail carriage is even more than 90 degrees, allowing the tail to drop on the back. (No4 or No5 on the drawing).
This gives a different look, a bit strange to my eyes.
I would be happy to know your opinion