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Sassysmama · 01-20-2007, 08:14 AM

My Sassy had a litter the other day. The stud owner told me to take the pup to her house @ 10 days and she'll dock the tail and dewclaws. I know with my labs it was @ 3-5 days after that they grow nerves. So what should I do? She's a tiny yorkie (3 oz) and 2 days old. Should I have the vet dock her tail and do her dewclaws when she is 4 days? Or, should I have the breeder put her in pain @ 10 days (I'd rather not). Does anyone out there breed little yorkies that could help me out with this? I live in Los Angeles county and would love a referral to a vet that has experience with Small yorkies. The vets in my town do not! Thanks!

01-20-2007, 08:14 AM	#1
Sassysmama No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 261	Tail Docking My Sassy had a litter the other day. The stud owner told me to take the pup to her house @ 10 days and she'll dock the tail and dewclaws. I know with my labs it was @ 3-5 days after that they grow nerves. So what should I do? She's a tiny yorkie (3 oz) and 2 days old. Should I have the vet dock her tail and do her dewclaws when she is 4 days? Or, should I have the breeder put her in pain @ 10 days (I'd rather not). Does anyone out there breed little yorkies that could help me out with this? I live in Los Angeles county and would love a referral to a vet that has experience with Small yorkies. The vets in my town do not! Thanks!