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artie merlino · 05-10-2008, 10:34 AM

I had a Litter of 3 Puppies, almost 2 yrs. ago. And Yes, Yorkies have very long Tails they look like Rats Tails? They come in different lengths naturally, the AKC. Standard (w/c we all know by Heart now?) Each Dog holds it's own Tail a certain way, one slightly to the left angle maybe? I can see why the US. Standards call for the Tails to be "Docked", beleive me it's not very attractive. Plus it's more Hair to Groom. I prefer the "Docked" version, especially when they are standing at attention.....ready to chase a Squirrel!
Most European Yorkies I have met have Long/un-docked Tails and it is optional in the UKC. Standards.

pinkpixiepuff · 05-10-2008, 10:39 AM

My little Cleo has her tail. Im in the UK so thats the reason for that. Personally I love it! This photo was when she was only 4 months. She looks a lot different now but I can't get to those pictures as i'm at my other halfs house! Update later with those if I remember!!!!

scrapindee · 05-10-2008, 01:34 PM

Biewers have their tails. I think the tails are beautiful. (Sometimes, I think Dayzee is jealous they have tails!!).

Nikki+2 · 05-10-2008, 04:16 PM

All three of mine are docked but I think the tails are adorable. Poor little Sugar didn't even get his docked- it was cut clean off. No tail whatsoever! It's kind of sad when he tries to wag it.

mayers · 05-10-2008, 04:24 PM

OHMG that looks just like Rambeau did when I got him! That is a beautiful tail and I so wish Rambi still had his. All of that hair makes it gorgeous. I know the tail was docked originally to protect it from any quarry the dog was after. The shorter it is the harder to bite and grab hold of. I'm not too worried about my kid getting into anything tail dangerous. I must admit the cute fall of hair on his stub is cute too.

piptickle · 05-11-2008, 01:09 AM

My Mika has her tail, as I'm in the UK and it is illegal here, although I do still see young dogs with docked tails! I do prefer all dogs to keep their tails, they use them in so many ways! I have an Old English Sheepdog with a tail and it never stops moving. I can tell how he is feeling just by the way he holds his tail!

Misti1 · 05-11-2008, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Yes they do have tails when they are born but they are docked when they are a few days old. In some Countries it is illegal to dock the tail so they dont do it there

Out of couriosity name a country that does not allow their tales to be docked. Is the reason that they think it is cruel????

Wight Witch · 05-11-2008, 04:41 AM

Here in the UK we are not allowed to dock tails.
Here is Tink (Tinkerbell) with her lovely long tail, which wags with pride!

I just wish is was law to remove the dew claws when they are pups, as Tink still has hers and is often getting them caught up in things, from our clothes, long grass and chicken wire!......etc etc....
She will have them removed when she is spayed, thank goodness, as one is hanging all floppy.

katelin · 05-11-2008, 08:06 AM

Oh, she is a beauty. Her tail is real cute.

cesar49 · 05-11-2008, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misti1

Out of couriosity name a country that does not allow their tales to be docked. Is the reason that they think it is cruel????

since the tails are docked around 3 days old, the pups are still sleepy, and it is not cruel.. im sure it hurts for second, but they dont cry or whine..

maggiesmom_2007 · 05-11-2008, 09:25 AM

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Here are my two boys, Leo and Dante.

y0rkiesR0ck · 05-13-2008, 12:57 PM

i prefer the docked tails... i guess it's because i'm just so used to seeing it that way. the undocked tails are precious too though. que sera sera.

Peta-Gaye · 05-13-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pinkpixiepuff

My little Cleo has her tail. Im in the UK so thats the reason for that. Personally I love it! This photo was when she was only 4 months. She looks a lot different now but I can't get to those pictures as i'm at my other halfs house! Update later with those if I remember!!!!

Cleo is BEAUTIFUL

. Pity you're so far away, I would have to introduce her to my Garrett

Lou · 05-13-2008, 01:14 PM

Adie's tail is docked and I love the way she looks. Skeeter's is not docked and I love the way he looks too!

Lou · 05-13-2008, 01:18 PM

I guess the above pictures don't really show his tail.

05-10-2008, 10:34 AM	#16
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	European Yorkies have long Tails I had a Litter of 3 Puppies, almost 2 yrs. ago. And Yes, Yorkies have very long Tails they look like Rats Tails? They come in different lengths naturally, the AKC. Standard (w/c we all know by Heart now?) Each Dog holds it's own Tail a certain way, one slightly to the left angle maybe? I can see why the US. Standards call for the Tails to be "Docked", beleive me it's not very attractive. Plus it's more Hair to Groom. I prefer the "Docked" version, especially when they are standing at attention.....ready to chase a Squirrel! Most European Yorkies I have met have Long/un-docked Tails and it is optional in the UKC. Standards.

05-10-2008, 10:39 AM	#17
pinkpixiepuff Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 97	My little Cleo has her tail. Im in the UK so thats the reason for that. Personally I love it! This photo was when she was only 4 months. She looks a lot different now but I can't get to those pictures as i'm at my other halfs house! Update later with those if I remember!!!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mumma Cleo and Baby Alfie Last edited by pinkpixiepuff; 05-10-2008 at 10:41 AM. Reason: Just a bitty more info :)

05-10-2008, 01:34 PM	#18
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	Biewers have their tails. I think the tails are beautiful. (Sometimes, I think Dayzee is jealous they have tails!!). __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

05-10-2008, 04:16 PM	#19
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	All three of mine are docked but I think the tails are adorable. Poor little Sugar didn't even get his docked- it was cut clean off. No tail whatsoever! It's kind of sad when he tries to wag it. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

05-11-2008, 01:09 AM	#21
piptickle Love my Mika!!! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 2,430	My Mika has her tail, as I'm in the UK and it is illegal here, although I do still see young dogs with docked tails! I do prefer all dogs to keep their tails, they use them in so many ways! I have an Old English Sheepdog with a tail and it never stops moving. I can tell how he is feeling just by the way he holds his tail! Attached Thumbnails __________________ YORKIE MUM TO MIKA 12 MONTHS OLD!!! MIKA & FLETCHER D.O.B. 03/17/08

05-10-2008, 04:24 PM	#20
mayers Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 101	OHMG that looks just like Rambeau did when I got him! That is a beautiful tail and I so wish Rambi still had his. All of that hair makes it gorgeous. I know the tail was docked originally to protect it from any quarry the dog was after. The shorter it is the harder to bite and grab hold of. I'm not too worried about my kid getting into anything tail dangerous. I must admit the cute fall of hair on his stub is cute too.

05-11-2008, 04:41 AM	#23
Wight Witch YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Isle of Wight UK Posts: 335	Here in the UK we are not allowed to dock tails. Here is Tink (Tinkerbell) with her lovely long tail, which wags with pride! I just wish is was law to remove the dew claws when they are pups, as Tink still has hers and is often getting them caught up in things, from our clothes, long grass and chicken wire!......etc etc.... She will have them removed when she is spayed, thank goodness, as one is hanging all floppy. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Lesley. Proud Mummy To Tink (Tinkerbell) Last edited by Wight Witch; 05-11-2008 at 04:42 AM.

05-11-2008, 08:06 AM	#24
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,778	Oh, she is a beauty. Her tail is real cute. __________________ *LaVail Yorkshire Terriers*

05-11-2008, 09:25 AM	#26
maggiesmom_2007 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,991 Blog Entries: 13	Here are my two boys, Leo and Dante. __________________ Lori, Friday, Olivia, Miranda , Chanel and Casey

05-13-2008, 12:57 PM	#27
y0rkiesR0ck YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fairborn, OH Posts: 345	i prefer the docked tails... i guess it's because i'm just so used to seeing it that way. the undocked tails are precious too though. que sera sera. __________________ Mae, Kash & Milan

05-13-2008, 01:14 PM	#29
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	Adie's tail is docked and I love the way she looks. Skeeter's is not docked and I love the way he looks too! Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

05-13-2008, 01:18 PM	#30
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	I guess the above pictures don't really show his tail. Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler