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Honeys Mama · 02-26-2009, 04:25 AM

My honey's tail isnt cropped BUT being in germany its against the law for them to crop ears and dock tails. That being said, honey's father had a docked tail... Dunno where they bought him from but i do know some places in germany DO dock/crop but its very hard to find.

I like honey's tail and i know t he standard calls for it to be docked. It's just a standard. If ur not goin to show the dog who cares :P

NOW... If i had a doberman.... I'd have his ears cropped and tail docked. Cruel or not dobermans just look like mutts if at least their ears arent traingular. I like a tail wagging so i'd probably not cut his tail but definatly the ears.

It's all about your personal preferance i think. If u think a cute stubbly wagging tail is cute then by all means, i think its HILARIOUS! i just dont wanna pay to have her tail cut haha

MollysMum54 · 02-26-2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Honeys Mama

NOW... If i had a doberman.... I'd have his ears cropped and tail docked. Cruel or not dobermans just look like mutts if at least their ears arent traingular. I like a tail wagging so i'd probably not cut his tail but definatly the ears.

I will now retreat back into my own snuggly little world, never look at this thread again, and tell myself you are just trying to wind me up

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chachi · 02-26-2009, 04:48 AM

Mine are both docked

carmen in nj · 02-26-2009, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by buckeye_in_GA

OK, y'all who have never seen a full tail...take a look.

OMG, I LOVE HER... LOVE, LOVE the full tail..
hugs,
CArmen in nj

Lesley Carol · 02-26-2009, 06:34 AM

Lucy still has her full tail - she's like a galleon in full sail! In the UK, we no longer dock, so most yorkies are 'entire' in the tail department, and I'm so glad. Lucy uses her tail to express so many things - and it's full, feathery and beautiful!

BamaFan121s · 02-26-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MollysMum54

please please tell me people DONT actually have their yorkies ears cropped?!

That is what I was thinking. Yorkies are not a breed that have the ears cropped...

Britster · 02-26-2009, 06:57 AM

Jackson's is not docked. I love his full tail!

x-tinkerbelle-x · 02-26-2009, 09:24 AM

I bought Tink '100% natural' (can't think of any otherway to express it) with full tail & full ears, her ears stand straight up naturally (her brother's flopped over) and her tail is goooorgeous!!!!!! xXx

stedmansmommy · 02-26-2009, 11:33 AM

Both are cute, but my little ones both have docked tails

I do prefer it that way HERE, as in the US that is what the AKC breed standard calls for.

Potter · 02-26-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiepuppie

i don't really know if her ears were cropped or not, they kind of look like they had been, because they are little perfectly triangle shaped. but i am not sure if she was born like that or if the breeder 'cropped' them.

look at milu's pix in my album, what do you think?

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/album.php?albumid=2854

Milu's ears are not cropped. I looked at the pictures in your album

. Usually they crop the ears for certain breeds such as doberman, boxers.

Oh..I love both docked and un-docked tail so long they are a Yorkie's tail!

poppys mummy · 02-26-2009, 01:30 PM

hiya , i personally love a full tail poppys tail is adorable

i wouldnt have it any other way

love jill n poppy xx

Juliealfies mum · 02-26-2009, 01:35 PM

Alfie and Lottie both have tails.

We love them

yorkiepuppie · 02-26-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Potter

Milu's ears are not cropped. I looked at the pictures in your album

. Usually they crop the ears for certain breeds such as doberman, boxers.

Oh..I love both docked and un-docked tail so long they are a Yorkie's tail!

thank you so much for looking!

i am glad to hear that they were not cropped.

i just didn't know because they looked to me like perfect little triangles.
(milu is my first dog, so i don't know that much about what dogs should look like

)

jencar98 · 02-26-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Juliealfies mum

Alfie and Lottie both have tails.

We love them

We think Alfie and Lottie are adorable with their tails. They carry their tails very prettily, I've always thought so.

I do believe if the breed club prefers to keep a docked tail as part of their standard, they should be allowed to do so, as I don't see it as a cruel practice.

buckeye_in_GA · 02-27-2009, 12:29 PM

One more thing about a tail that my husband pointed out earlier today.....it's a great handle! And it doesn't seem to hurt when you grab it.

Sometimes, it's the only way I can catch Gracie....and then she's often toon fast for me anyway!

It's also handy to hold onto when trying to clean her tush, combing out the knots arount her tail and back legs, etc.

02-26-2009, 04:25 AM	#31
Honeys Mama Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 134	My honey's tail isnt cropped BUT being in germany its against the law for them to crop ears and dock tails. That being said, honey's father had a docked tail... Dunno where they bought him from but i do know some places in germany DO dock/crop but its very hard to find. I like honey's tail and i know t he standard calls for it to be docked. It's just a standard. If ur not goin to show the dog who cares :P NOW... If i had a doberman.... I'd have his ears cropped and tail docked. Cruel or not dobermans just look like mutts if at least their ears arent traingular. I like a tail wagging so i'd probably not cut his tail but definatly the ears. It's all about your personal preferance i think. If u think a cute stubbly wagging tail is cute then by all means, i think its HILARIOUS! i just dont wanna pay to have her tail cut haha __________________ "My goal in life is 2 be as good a person as my dog thinks I am." Proud Mama to 2 Furbabies Honey & Bindi

02-26-2009, 04:48 AM	#33
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Mine are both docked __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-26-2009, 06:34 AM	#35
Lesley Carol Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tyne & Wear, UK Posts: 219	Lucy still has her full tail - she's like a galleon in full sail! In the UK, we no longer dock, so most yorkies are 'entire' in the tail department, and I'm so glad. Lucy uses her tail to express so many things - and it's full, feathery and beautiful! __________________ Lucy's Mum Age & treachery will always overcome youth & skill

02-26-2009, 06:57 AM	#37
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Jackson's is not docked. I love his full tail! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

02-26-2009, 09:24 AM	#38
x-tinkerbelle-x Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Notts, England, UK Posts: 98	I bought Tink '100% natural' (can't think of any otherway to express it) with full tail & full ears, her ears stand straight up naturally (her brother's flopped over) and her tail is goooorgeous!!!!!! xXx __________________ Abbie Tinkerbelle We will take on the world together!

02-26-2009, 11:33 AM	#39
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	Both are cute, but my little ones both have docked tails I do prefer it that way HERE, as in the US that is what the AKC breed standard calls for. __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!

02-26-2009, 01:30 PM	#41
poppys mummy Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk Posts: 811 Blog Entries: 1	full tail hiya , i personally love a full tail poppys tail is adorable i wouldnt have it any other way love jill n poppy xx

02-26-2009, 01:35 PM	#42
Juliealfies mum YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 2,224	Alfie and Lottie both have tails. We love them __________________ From Julie Alfie & Lottie

02-27-2009, 12:29 PM	#45
buckeye_in_GA Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Johns Creek, GA, USA Posts: 48	One more comment....a plus for a tail One more thing about a tail that my husband pointed out earlier today.....it's a great handle! And it doesn't seem to hurt when you grab it. Sometimes, it's the only way I can catch Gracie....and then she's often toon fast for me anyway! It's also handy to hold onto when trying to clean her tush, combing out the knots arount her tail and back legs, etc.