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Originally Posted by gemy  I am going to say something, I said before, but worth saying again. If you don't like the breed standard, and want to make a difference then join your YT breed club. Then you become eligible to vote and to partake of standard discussions!
But that is not the only reason, as a fancier of the breed, you should join your YT Club, and here it is, bold and simple, we need your support and your $$.
Breed clubs often support and fund research, in fact we are often the instigators and agitators for that self same research.
If you don't or can't join, try to stay current with what your local breed club is doing. Support their fundraisers, contribute DNA samples, buccal swabs etc, as the YT breeders try their best to eliminate many of the health concerns of Yorkies.
To dock a tail or not, pales beside the significance of the health concerns of Yorkies. None of which originates from a docked tail.
Linking the docking of a tail, to a human appendectomy, or to amputation of a human leg, or to removal of a spleen is such a specious argument. They quite simply do not compare.
If only such passion could be focussed on funding and finding and supporting health research into Yorkies!!!!! |
Thanks, that's a great suggestion for everyone.
As previously stated,
prevention of cruelty to animals is just as important as preventing and treating health issues.
Something being the "norm" or "standard" does not make it okay or acceptable and it takes people to challenge the norm to bring about change for the betterment of all concerned.
NO VOICE = NO CHOICE and I am happy to be that voice.
I would encourage anyone to support any group which cares about the welfare of all animals such as the RSPCA:
If you would like further information about the RSPCA,
policies, or
governing and branch rules, simply follow these links or send your request in writing to:
RSPCA Supporter Services
Wilberforce Way
Southwater
Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 9RS.
For my part, this debate has left me enlightened but exhausted. I do not know what spurred it on (I think it was Teddy's sweet wagging tail when he greeted me one morning and the rage I felt thinking someone would lop his tail off to meet a "standard"!).
I thoroughly enjoyed some whiskey last night which is enjoying me this morning!
