Docked Tails-Stitch vs Cauterization - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Breny · 09-12-2006, 07:49 AM

I've only had Chi's so far, so my Yorkies will be my first litter. It will be a long time before I attept it. (years) I have alot to learn!

zoeygirl · 09-12-2006, 07:50 AM

Hello,

I'm new to the site, my name is Joy and my dog Zoey just had a litter of Morkies on 9/2 and I was just wondering what would be the proper age to have the tails dock?

FYI.. I'm not a breeder so I definately would not be doing this myself!!

BamaFan121s · 09-12-2006, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by zoeygirl

I was just wondering what would be the proper age to have the tails dock?

I say within the 1st 5 days..some will say as far as the 1st week.

zoeygirl · 09-12-2006, 08:22 AM

thank you for responding so quickly, I guess its to late for her pups then

feminvstr · 09-12-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by zoeygirl

thank you for responding so quickly, I guess its to late for her pups then

Ive done them as late as 10 days old...you have to be more mindful because of the size of the tail.

BamaFan121s · 09-12-2006, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by zoeygirl

thank you for responding so quickly, I guess its to late for her pups then

If they are older than a week then I'd say so. I don't know if a Morkie would call for a docked or undocked tail, so....

zoeygirl · 09-12-2006, 08:42 AM

Well thank you for your information, I've actually seen some Morkies with the tails, they dont curl like the Maltese tails but they will be precious with or without the tails being docked

YorkieRose · 09-12-2006, 09:05 AM

I have never had a bald spot form when using a clamp..the end is crushed..but I have seen Min Pins with bald spots..they breeder cut and did not stitch..I would certainly use a stitch if I were cutting as I did years ago.

Karin · 09-12-2006, 12:17 PM

This is an interesting topic! Docking tails has been forbidden in many European contries for years now. I'm just curious, hasn't anyone tried to introduce those laws in the US as well? And would you welcome such a change?

BamaFan121s · 09-12-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Karin

This is an interesting topic! Docking tails has been forbidden in many European contries for years now. I'm just curious, hasn't anyone tried to introduce those laws in the US as well? And would you welcome such a change?

Do a search on the subject...it has been discussed and closed time and time again on here. Hopefully this thread can remain on topic as I am truly interested in finding out different perspectives on the various docking methods.

feminvstr · 09-12-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Karin

This is an interesting topic! Docking tails has been forbidden in many European contries for years now. I'm just curious, hasn't anyone tried to introduce those laws in the US as well? And would you welcome such a change?

West Hollywood, CA is the only city I know that has banned or attempted to ban what they call animal plastic surgery...

http://www.doglaw.com/News/Previous_...y-lawsuit.html

BamaFan121s · 09-12-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by feminvstr

West Hollywood, CA is the only city I know that has banned or attempted to ban what they call animal plastic surgery...

http://www.doglaw.com/News/Previous_...y-lawsuit.html

Woo...alot of good a city will do...just drive to the next one.

And Hollywood, of all places to try to ban "plastic surgery"...funny, I never thought of it as a surgery!

Karin · 09-12-2006, 12:57 PM

Sorry, didn't mean to change the topic! I should have posted a separate thread

Mardelin · 09-12-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Karin

This is an interesting topic! Docking tails has been forbidden in many European contries for years now. I'm just curious, hasn't anyone tried to introduce those laws in the US as well? And would you welcome such a change?

Yes, Lobbiest are have been attempting to introduce this law, however, it is not being favorably accepted by the dog fancier.

YorkieRose · 09-12-2006, 01:16 PM

I am not infavor of a ban on docking because it can be done painlessly at 3 days...most fanciers are in favor of docking. Ear cropping is another story...I would not have a breed that needed ear cropping..at 8 to 12 weeks it is an ordeal to go through.JMO

09-12-2006, 07:49 AM	#16
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	I've only had Chi's so far, so my Yorkies will be my first litter. It will be a long time before I attept it. (years) I have alot to learn! __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

09-12-2006, 09:05 AM	#23
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	tails I have never had a bald spot form when using a clamp..the end is crushed..but I have seen Min Pins with bald spots..they breeder cut and did not stitch..I would certainly use a stitch if I were cutting as I did years ago.

09-12-2006, 01:16 PM	#30
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	tails I am not infavor of a ban on docking because it can be done painlessly at 3 days...most fanciers are in favor of docking. Ear cropping is another story...I would not have a breed that needed ear cropping..at 8 to 12 weeks it is an ordeal to go through.JMO

09-12-2006, 07:50 AM	#17
zoeygirl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: jersey city Posts: 13	Hello, I'm new to the site, my name is Joy and my dog Zoey just had a litter of Morkies on 9/2 and I was just wondering what would be the proper age to have the tails dock? FYI.. I'm not a breeder so I definately would not be doing this myself!!

09-12-2006, 08:22 AM	#19
zoeygirl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: jersey city Posts: 13	thank you for responding so quickly, I guess its to late for her pups then

09-12-2006, 08:42 AM	#22
zoeygirl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: jersey city Posts: 13	Well thank you for your information, I've actually seen some Morkies with the tails, they dont curl like the Maltese tails but they will be precious with or without the tails being docked

09-12-2006, 12:17 PM	#24
Karin Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 117	This is an interesting topic! Docking tails has been forbidden in many European contries for years now. I'm just curious, hasn't anyone tried to introduce those laws in the US as well? And would you welcome such a change?

09-12-2006, 12:57 PM	#28
Karin Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 117	Sorry, didn't mean to change the topic! I should have posted a separate thread