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Originally Posted by FlDebra The AKC Yorkshire Terrier Breed Standard says.... " Tail Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher than the level of the back. " http://www.akc.org/breeds/yorkshire_terrier/index.cfm
"Medium length" seems to leave a little leeway for judgement. Have you seen a particular length preference at shows? |
It does doesnt' it? That's why show breeders show their dogs and are mentored by long time breeders to learn where they should be docked on a pup.
Balance is important and you don't know if that 4 or 5 day old pup is going to be show quality. So you dock as if each one is going to be a show dog, keeping overall balance in mind whether or not it may be a pet puppy or show dog.