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bebeyorkie · 07-26-2007, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Susan123

Underneath a yorkies tail , it is tan (starting at the base)and then black. HTH

Oh I see - ok got it thanks

Tiramisu · 07-30-2007, 08:11 AM

Do y'all dock the tails yourself? How about dew claws?

Ladyhawk · 07-30-2007, 08:16 AM

I don't, I have my vet do the tails and dew claws as he also checks the pups and new mother at that time.

tiggerr36792 · 07-30-2007, 10:34 AM

I dock 1/4 inch into the black looking for where the tail starts to get narrower. Each tail is different so if you just dock at the same place on each puppy some tails will be shorter then others, so you have to look at where it narrows.

I do my own tails and dew claws it seems easier on the puppies then having to travel at such an early age. I do them myself because I prefer not to have my puppies around any other possibly sick animals that young.

marypinchesme · 10-17-2007, 07:26 PM

Years Ago I Had A Breeder Show Me How To Dock Tails, She Used Curved Scissors And Cut A V Then Twisted The Tail And A Vain Came Out Diped The Tail In Blood Stop, No Clamp Or Tie. No Problems That I Remembered, And She Just Sniped The Dewclaws Used Blood Stop. Has Any One Done A Docking Like This? Also Is There A Site For Help In Docking Yourself. Breeding My Baby In Dec. Its Been 20 Years Since That Docking>

sweetr72 · 10-17-2007, 07:31 PM

I have no clue but this is an interesting thread!!

Dawn

yorkiekist · 10-17-2007, 07:36 PM

I also dock 1/4 inch past the tan , into the black. I do my own tails and dews. I dont like to expose new puppies and mom to lots of stress and possible disease at the vet office. Every vet that did tails before I got the courage to do it myself either had lots of blood loss or the tails got infected. The way I do tails, there is no blood loss and no stitches.

Mardelin · 10-17-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by marypinchesme

Years Ago I Had A Breeder Show Me How To Dock Tails, She Used Curved Scissors And Cut A V Then Twisted The Tail And A Vain Came Out Diped The Tail In Blood Stop, No Clamp Or Tie. No Problems That I Remembered, And She Just Sniped The Dewclaws Used Blood Stop. Has Any One Done A Docking Like This? Also Is There A Site For Help In Docking Yourself. Breeding My Baby In Dec. Its Been 20 Years Since That Docking>

It's the way I do it....however, on the dew claws...I use a septic stick.....

You can purchase a book by Terri Schumski. How to buy and raise a healthy dog....shows and talks about tail docking

luckylady · 10-18-2007, 06:46 AM

I am glad to see this thread today as I will be taking Lexie's pups in to have their's done in about an hour. My question is...is it stressful for Lexie to stay home without her puppies while they have this done or should I take her with me?

Mardelin · 10-18-2007, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by luckylady

I am glad to see this thread today as I will be taking Lexie's pups in to have their's done in about an hour. My question is...is it stressful for Lexie to stay home without her puppies while they have this done or should I take her with me?

Is there a way you can take her with you? Have someone watch her in the car?

Since mine are usually done at home, I put the dam outside to run, so that she doesn't get anxious if hears pups squeel (and at time they do at times), but she's close enough to put her back with pups as soon as the procedure is completed. Nursing does comfort them.

Brooklynn · 10-18-2007, 07:00 AM

I take my puppies and mom to the vet to have tails and dew claws done. That way vet can go over puppies and momma. I haven't found the courage to do it myself yet LOL. Not sure I'll ever have the courage to dock tails LOL

Donna

Mardelin · 10-18-2007, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Brooklynn

I take my puppies and mom to the vet to have tails and dew claws done. That way vet can go over puppies and momma. I haven't found the courage to do it myself yet LOL. Not sure I'll ever have the courage to dock tails LOL

Donna

Knowing you and your courage...you'll eventually do this yourself.

luckylady · 10-18-2007, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Is there a way you can take her with you? Have someone watch her in the car?

Since mine are usually done at home, I put the dam outside to run, so that she doesn't get anxious if hears pups squeel (and at time they do at times), but she's close enough to put her back with pups as soon as the procedure is completed. Nursing does comfort them.

I had Lexie @ the vet yesterday for what I thought was a mammary problem (thankfully, she's fine) and the vet said like you do that it might stress Lexie to hear the babies cry. But I figured it would be stressful for her to be at home without them also...wondered which would be the lesser of the two evils. I talked to Lori (DaisyMae) yesterday; she gave me basically the same idea as you did, just thought I'd get a few other opinions. I'll be taking her/them by myself; maybe the office staff can help with Lexie. Thanks for the input.

Brooklynn · 10-18-2007, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Knowing you and your courage...you'll eventually do this yourself.

I dunno about that LOL but thanks! Maybe one day!

YorkieRose · 10-18-2007, 07:26 AM

I said the same thing for years, until a breeder showed me the clamp method..I am all for no blood or stitches...so easy, fast and clean...but I do understand. I did not start on my own pups..a breeder friend had a litter and I did them..they were Min Pins, they were from her new champion and hopefully, show potentials and she still let me do it!!!!!..then I did a litter of Boxers, then my own..LOL

07-30-2007, 08:16 AM	#18
Ladyhawk YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,808	I don't, I have my vet do the tails and dew claws as he also checks the pups and new mother at that time. __________________ Tami

07-30-2007, 10:34 AM	#19
tiggerr36792 BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,685 Blog Entries: 1	I dock 1/4 inch into the black looking for where the tail starts to get narrower. Each tail is different so if you just dock at the same place on each puppy some tails will be shorter then others, so you have to look at where it narrows. I do my own tails and dew claws it seems easier on the puppies then having to travel at such an early age. I do them myself because I prefer not to have my puppies around any other possibly sick animals that young. Last edited by tiggerr36792; 07-30-2007 at 10:36 AM.

10-17-2007, 07:26 PM	#20
marypinchesme YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wa. Posts: 8	Docking Myself Years Ago I Had A Breeder Show Me How To Dock Tails, She Used Curved Scissors And Cut A V Then Twisted The Tail And A Vain Came Out Diped The Tail In Blood Stop, No Clamp Or Tie. No Problems That I Remembered, And She Just Sniped The Dewclaws Used Blood Stop. Has Any One Done A Docking Like This? Also Is There A Site For Help In Docking Yourself. Breeding My Baby In Dec. Its Been 20 Years Since That Docking>

10-17-2007, 07:36 PM	#22
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	tails I also dock 1/4 inch past the tan , into the black. I do my own tails and dews. I dont like to expose new puppies and mom to lots of stress and possible disease at the vet office. Every vet that did tails before I got the courage to do it myself either had lots of blood loss or the tails got infected. The way I do tails, there is no blood loss and no stitches.

10-18-2007, 06:46 AM	#24
luckylady Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,114 Blog Entries: 6	I am glad to see this thread today as I will be taking Lexie's pups in to have their's done in about an hour. My question is...is it stressful for Lexie to stay home without her puppies while they have this done or should I take her with me? __________________ Rose Lucky,Toby, Hannah,Camie, & Reggie Heartland Biewers and Yorkies

07-30-2007, 08:11 AM	#17
Tiramisu YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 462	Do y'all dock the tails yourself? How about dew claws?

10-17-2007, 07:31 PM	#21
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	I have no clue but this is an interesting thread!! Dawn

10-18-2007, 07:00 AM	#26
Brooklynn Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 4,280	I take my puppies and mom to the vet to have tails and dew claws done. That way vet can go over puppies and momma. I haven't found the courage to do it myself yet LOL. Not sure I'll ever have the courage to dock tails LOL Donna __________________ Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers www.brooklynnyorkies.com

10-18-2007, 07:26 AM	#30
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	tails I said the same thing for years, until a breeder showed me the clamp method..I am all for no blood or stitches...so easy, fast and clean...but I do understand. I did not start on my own pups..a breeder friend had a litter and I did them..they were Min Pins, they were from her new champion and hopefully, show potentials and she still let me do it!!!!!..then I did a litter of Boxers, then my own..LOL