Tails or no tails....... THAT is my question. :D - YorkieTalk.com Forums

TaylorsMomma · 07-09-2008, 07:22 PM

Hi there.
As some of you may know. I am extremely new to the wonderful world of YORKIES. We were given a 6 or possibly 7 yr old Yorkie named Taylor. Then we found out she was pregnant. Well she had her puppies last Sunday. Sadly one was still born. Apparently in her last litter she had 3 pups and none of them made it past 48 hours. Back to my topic..... Taylor HAS her tail and I don't think we want to have little Ceasars tail bobbed. What are some opinions out there ??? I am not going to be showing or anything. God gave them a tail on purpose.... RIGHT ??? LOL
THANK YOU in advance.

MomToAria · 07-09-2008, 07:47 PM

I agree, keep the tails! Since I didn't get mine to show either I wish my girls could have kept their tails...

Oh and Congrats on the new little pup(s)!

TaylorsMomma · 07-09-2008, 07:54 PM

Thank you for your response. Since Taylor has her tail and she LOVES to use it so often, LOL I just couldn't imagine having baby Ceasars tail lobbed off. I think their tails are BEAUTIFUL and very expressive !!!! Keep in mind that is only my opinion.

I am NOT trying to upset ANYONE here.

andibaby · 07-09-2008, 08:04 PM

Mine have no tails-but I really like the pics of the babies with tails too! I think if you are not showing them then just go by what you think is cutest for you

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TaylorsMomma · 07-09-2008, 08:07 PM

EXCELLENT advice !!!

THANK YOU for taking the time to respond.

I was curious to see what others thought about this topic.

andibaby · 07-09-2008, 08:10 PM

And......I would think also that tails would be funny (in a good way) when you get home and they are sssoooo excited to see you. Then they wouldn't be just waggin' that funny little nub

! lol!!

sarahcarp · 07-09-2008, 08:16 PM

My yorkie just had pups about a week ago, I had their tails cut and aside from feeling very guilty for the pain it must have caused them, I liked their tails before they were cut. One of the reasons I did it was because I've never seen a yorkie with a tail. I think you made a good choice to keep the tail

TaylorsMomma · 07-09-2008, 08:33 PM

THANK YOU Saracarp !!!!
It just felt like the RIGHT decision for US.
Taylor wags her tail at warp speed every time I come home and soon we will have two happy tail waggers to greet us when we come in the door.

I appreciate everyone's opinion and all of the support.
THANK YOU ALL !!!!!!

OMGoodness, we need a smilie Yorkie wagging it's tail !!!! LOL

ketters12 · 07-10-2008, 08:08 AM

My Tobey has his tail. when we bought him I honestly didn't even notice (was not very informed at the time). But I am so glad he has his tail. I think it is so cute!!

ketters12 · 07-10-2008, 08:09 AM

He is in my avatar and you can kind of see his little tail on the couch

Nancy1999 · 07-10-2008, 08:19 AM

There seems to be lots of different opinions, but most people who do believe in docking think it should be done no later than 3-4 days. Docking is done not just because it's standard, but because Yorkies have a very thin tail that can easily be broken, causing a great deal of pain. Taylor seems a little old to be giving birth. Do you have male dogs that could get her pregnant? You might want to get her spayed. Best of luck with Taylor and Ceasar, I love the names you've chosen.

yorkieusa · 07-10-2008, 08:20 AM

Good choice. Keep the tail!

yorkieusa · 07-10-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

There seems to be lots of different opinions, but most people who do believe in docking think it should be done no later than 3-4 days. Docking is done not just because it's standard, but because Yorkies have a very thin tail that can easily be broken, causing a great deal of pain. Taylor seems a little old to be giving birth. Do you have male dogs that could get her pregnant? You might want to get her spayed. Best of luck with Taylor and Ceasar, I love the names you've chosen.

She was pregnant when the yorkie was given to her. I agree that she should be spayed to eliminate any future recurrences or future cancer.

Shirlthepearl · 07-10-2008, 08:58 AM

Mine both have tails, but tail docking isn't allowed in England.

They look ever so cute with their tails too.

Hugs Shirl x x

kezza · 07-10-2008, 09:29 AM

KEEP THEM! KEEP THEM! KEEP THEM!!! LOL!

I do get VERY passionate about this topic so please forgive me!

Tail docking is thankfully banned here in the UK..My Pixie has a very very cute feathery tail that does NOT stop wagging!

sooooo sweet! She is a tiny 3lbs and is VERY confident and struts her stuff everywhere she goes with her tail held high! She has wonderful balance too and dances very well on her back legs...I know alot of my American friends on here have said they have never even seen a yorkie with a full tail!

and that they just can't get used to seeing a Yorkie with a tail as it looks strange to them which i find very sad

..Hopefully it will one day be banned in the US too and once the Top show yorkies are being shown with complete tail it will become more acceptable to everyone..

07-09-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
TaylorsMomma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 211	Tails or no tails....... THAT is my question. :D Hi there. As some of you may know. I am extremely new to the wonderful world of YORKIES. We were given a 6 or possibly 7 yr old Yorkie named Taylor. Then we found out she was pregnant. Well she had her puppies last Sunday. Sadly one was still born. Apparently in her last litter she had 3 pups and none of them made it past 48 hours. Back to my topic..... Taylor HAS her tail and I don't think we want to have little Ceasars tail bobbed. What are some opinions out there ??? I am not going to be showing or anything. God gave them a tail on purpose.... RIGHT ??? LOL THANK YOU in advance.

07-09-2008, 07:47 PM	#2
MomToAria Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 167	I agree, keep the tails! Since I didn't get mine to show either I wish my girls could have kept their tails... Oh and Congrats on the new little pup(s)! __________________ Lysha ~ Aria & Addaley's Momma

07-09-2008, 08:04 PM	#4
andibaby Owned By Ace and Lizzie Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,028	Mine have no tails-but I really like the pics of the babies with tails too! I think if you are not showing them then just go by what you think is cutest for you ! __________________ Andrea-Momma to Ace Lizzie and baby Sid

07-09-2008, 08:10 PM	#6
andibaby Owned By Ace and Lizzie Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,028	And......I would think also that tails would be funny (in a good way) when you get home and they are sssoooo excited to see you. Then they wouldn't be just waggin' that funny little nub ! lol!! __________________ Andrea-Momma to Ace Lizzie and baby Sid

07-10-2008, 08:08 AM	#9
ketters12 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 251	My Tobey has his tail. when we bought him I honestly didn't even notice (was not very informed at the time). But I am so glad he has his tail. I think it is so cute!! __________________ Karena Tobey's mommy (otherwise known as "pumpkin pants" )

07-09-2008, 07:54 PM	#3
TaylorsMomma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 211	Thank you for your response. Since Taylor has her tail and she LOVES to use it so often, LOL I just couldn't imagine having baby Ceasars tail lobbed off. I think their tails are BEAUTIFUL and very expressive !!!! Keep in mind that is only my opinion. I am NOT trying to upset ANYONE here.

07-09-2008, 08:07 PM	#5
TaylorsMomma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 211	EXCELLENT advice !!! THANK YOU for taking the time to respond. I was curious to see what others thought about this topic.

07-09-2008, 08:16 PM	#7
sarahcarp Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: oceanside, CA. U.S.A. Posts: 40 Blog Entries: 1	My yorkie just had pups about a week ago, I had their tails cut and aside from feeling very guilty for the pain it must have caused them, I liked their tails before they were cut. One of the reasons I did it was because I've never seen a yorkie with a tail. I think you made a good choice to keep the tail

07-09-2008, 08:33 PM	#8
TaylorsMomma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 211	THANK YOU Saracarp !!!! It just felt like the RIGHT decision for US. Taylor wags her tail at warp speed every time I come home and soon we will have two happy tail waggers to greet us when we come in the door. I appreciate everyone's opinion and all of the support. THANK YOU ALL !!!!!! OMGoodness, we need a smilie Yorkie wagging it's tail !!!! LOL

07-10-2008, 08:09 AM	#10
ketters12 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 251	He is in my avatar and you can kind of see his little tail on the couch __________________ Karena Tobey's mommy (otherwise known as "pumpkin pants" )

07-10-2008, 08:19 AM	#11
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	There seems to be lots of different opinions, but most people who do believe in docking think it should be done no later than 3-4 days. Docking is done not just because it's standard, but because Yorkies have a very thin tail that can easily be broken, causing a great deal of pain. Taylor seems a little old to be giving birth. Do you have male dogs that could get her pregnant? You might want to get her spayed. Best of luck with Taylor and Ceasar, I love the names you've chosen. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

07-10-2008, 08:20 AM	#12
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Good choice. Keep the tail! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

07-10-2008, 08:58 AM	#14
Shirlthepearl YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: England Posts: 256	Mine both have tails, but tail docking isn't allowed in England. They look ever so cute with their tails too. Hugs Shirl x x

07-10-2008, 09:29 AM	#15
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	KEEP THEM! KEEP THEM! KEEP THEM!!! LOL! I do get VERY passionate about this topic so please forgive me! Tail docking is thankfully banned here in the UK..My Pixie has a very very cute feathery tail that does NOT stop wagging! sooooo sweet! She is a tiny 3lbs and is VERY confident and struts her stuff everywhere she goes with her tail held high! She has wonderful balance too and dances very well on her back legs...I know alot of my American friends on here have said they have never even seen a yorkie with a full tail! and that they just can't get used to seeing a Yorkie with a tail as it looks strange to them which i find very sad..Hopefully it will one day be banned in the US too and once the Top show yorkies are being shown with complete tail it will become more acceptable to everyone.. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!