are yorkies born with a tail? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

danny7481 · 05-10-2008, 08:04 AM

just curious, i dont think i never seen one with a tail. my yorkies tail has been cut off (i guess).

chachi · 05-10-2008, 08:08 AM

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

katelin · 05-10-2008, 08:15 AM

The AKC standard is to have the tail docked. However, I think there are many people who wish this were optional.

YorkieAunt · 05-10-2008, 08:19 AM

Tail docking is also CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) requirement but I know in some countries it is now banned.

bchgirl · 05-10-2008, 08:33 AM

If you ever go to England...yorkies have their tails.

Reggie, of course, has a tail...it is adorable.

danny7481 · 05-10-2008, 08:33 AM

so its required to have there tail docked? i think thats stupid.
whats the harm in them having a tail?

danny7481 · 05-10-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

If you ever go to England...yorkies have their tails.

Reggie, of course, has a tail...it is adorable.

do you have a picture of reggie? id like to see one with a tail.

bchgirl · 05-10-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by danny7481

do you have a picture of reggie? id like to see one with a tail.

If you are going to show your yorkie...it's tail must be docked. A docked tail is the standard for AKC.

Reggie is a biewer yorkshire terrier....you can see his tail here...not a very good picture of it though. It curls up over his back.

Thorsmomma · 05-10-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny7481

so its required to have there tail docked? i think thats stupid.
whats the harm in them having a tail?

Tails are so cute!!!

bchgirl · 05-10-2008, 08:44 AM

Here's the only other "tail" picture I can find....

danny7481 · 05-10-2008, 08:49 AM

i dont mind my yorkies tail being docked, i just think the owner should have the option.

bchgirl · 05-10-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by danny7481

i dont mind my yorkies tail being docked, i just think the owner should have the option.

The problem with that is a yorkie's tail is docked at 3 days old.

izzierj · 05-10-2008, 08:54 AM

Our rescue yorkie has a tail...He's our only boy, it gives him character !!!! And when he's happy, boy does it wag...

maggiesmom_2007 · 05-10-2008, 08:57 AM

I think the only way you would get the option to keep the tail would be to find a good breeder that is getting ready to have a litter and talk to them about the possibility. The only problem with that would be unless you are really good friends with the breeder, most breeders would be hesitant unless there was some guarantee you wouldn't back out of buying the puppy.

ranedrops · 05-10-2008, 09:07 AM

Awww, I love his tail...too cute!

05-10-2008, 08:04 AM	#1
danny7481 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: MS Posts: 54	are yorkies born with a tail? just curious, i dont think i never seen one with a tail. my yorkies tail has been cut off (i guess).

05-10-2008, 08:08 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	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 __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-10-2008, 08:15 AM	#3
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,778	The AKC standard is to have the tail docked. However, I think there are many people who wish this were optional. __________________ *LaVail Yorkshire Terriers*

05-10-2008, 08:19 AM	#4
YorkieAunt Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cold Lake, Alberta Canada Posts: 622	Tail docking is also CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) requirement but I know in some countries it is now banned. __________________ Diana-Mommy to Tessa ,Harley ,Misty & Boca Post unto others as you would have others post unto you

05-10-2008, 08:33 AM	#5
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	If you ever go to England...yorkies have their tails. Reggie, of course, has a tail...it is adorable. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

05-10-2008, 08:44 AM	#10
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Here's the only other "tail" picture I can find.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

05-10-2008, 08:49 AM	#11
danny7481 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: MS Posts: 54	i dont mind my yorkies tail being docked, i just think the owner should have the option.

05-10-2008, 08:54 AM	#13
izzierj YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 710	Our rescue yorkie has a tail...He's our only boy, it gives him character !!!! And when he's happy, boy does it wag... __________________ Michelle ~ and the girls ~ Harlee and Izzie ~ and our boy ~ Cole

05-10-2008, 08:57 AM	#14
maggiesmom_2007 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,991 Blog Entries: 13	I think the only way you would get the option to keep the tail would be to find a good breeder that is getting ready to have a litter and talk to them about the possibility. The only problem with that would be unless you are really good friends with the breeder, most breeders would be hesitant unless there was some guarantee you wouldn't back out of buying the puppy. __________________ Lori, Friday, Olivia, Miranda , Chanel and Casey

05-10-2008, 09:07 AM	#15
ranedrops Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 518	Awww, I love his tail...too cute! __________________ Luv my DaisyWaisy!