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jencar98 · 02-04-2010, 09:50 AM

If you follow the logic that tail docking and anything that might cause a dog pain should be banned, then most would never own another dog. I guarantee you giving birth for a dog, is much more painful than tail docking, but people are wiling to accept that pain to fulfill their own wants and desires. So, I don't understand how those that are so vehemently opposed to docking justify dog ownership, period.

At this point I do believe tail docking on a yorkie is primarily a cosmetic preference and of course the standard. And I have no problem with that....as long as it's done correctly.

kpstoybox · 02-04-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

If you follow the logic that tail docking and anything that might cause a dog pain should be banned, then most would never own another dog. I guarantee you giving birth for a dog, is much more painful than tail docking, but people are wiling to accept that pain to fulfill their own wants and desires. So, I don't understand how those that are so vehemently opposed to docking justify dog ownership, period.

At this point I do believe tail docking on a yorkie is primarily a cosmetic preference and of course the standard. And I have no problem with that....as long as it's done correctly.

hugz4all4 · 02-04-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

If you follow the logic that tail docking and anything that might cause a dog pain should be banned, then most would never own another dog. I guarantee you giving birth for a dog, is much more painful than tail docking, but people are wiling to accept that pain to fulfill their own wants and desires. So, I don't understand how those that are so vehemently opposed to docking justify dog ownership, period.

At this point I do believe tail docking on a yorkie is primarily a cosmetic preference and of course the standard. And I have no problem with that....as long as it's done correctly.

Cerise · 02-04-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

If you follow the logic that tail docking and anything that might cause a dog pain should be banned, then most would never own another dog. I guarantee you giving birth for a dog, is much more painful than tail docking, but people are wiling to accept that pain to fulfill their own wants and desires. So, I don't understand how those that are so vehemently opposed to docking justify dog ownership, period.

At this point I do believe tail docking on a yorkie is primarily a cosmetic preference and of course the standard. And I have no problem with that....as long as it's done correctly.

alisonJ · 02-04-2010, 10:40 AM

Some of you know that in addition to my Yorkie, I also have a Westie. Westies have FAT long tails. In fact the standard says the tail should be the shape of a fat carrot.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that there is nothing sweeter or funnier than watching her chase that tail! It keeps me entertained for hours! I do wish Edie had a tail to chase also.

TLC · 02-04-2010, 10:55 AM

This is all I have to say...

livingdustmops · 02-04-2010, 10:59 AM

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This is all I have to say...

How cute...is this at your parents house in AZ? Did they like swimming?

I love tails

MaddiesMommie · 02-04-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TLC

This is all I have to say...

BOTH your babies are adorable...with tail and without

livingdustmops · 02-04-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by alisonJ

I do wish Edie had a tail to chase also.

Well it would certainly save a few balls...

TLC · 02-04-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

How cute...is this at your parents house in AZ? Did they like swimming?

I love tails

Yup! That is Cole (Widdles) he was rehomed from a wonderful family here on YT to my Mom and Dad! His tail is soooooooooooooo COOL! I love it and I am hooked!

They bring all 3 of their Yorkies into the pool for 'mini' swimming lesson. They don't 'hate', but they certainly don't 'love' it either - LOL
They have a kiddie pool that they enjoy much better

TLC · 02-04-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

BOTH your babies are adorable...with tail and without

Roxy and TJ have tails that are about 2 inches long. Those pictures are of my parents boy Cole, and he is a doll

MaddiesMommie · 02-04-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

Well it would certainly save a few balls...

hehehe

MaddiesMommie · 02-04-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TLC

Roxy and TJ have tails that are about 2 inches long. Those pictures are of my parents boy Cole, and he is a doll

He certainly is. I was looking at the cute little bottom in the background

QuickSilver · 02-04-2010, 11:40 AM

Honestly, even if tail docking was totally painless, I would still oppose it, because it removes an important body part for no apparent reason. Certainly the idea that the pup might suffer makes it worse.

Again, it's about weighing the pros and cons of any particular procedure. I brought up s/n as an example before of something I see as a necessary evil. So tail docking has cons, and the only real pro seems to be that some people like how it looks. And honestly, if we stopped docking yorkie tails, I bet you in ten years, no one would think a docked tail was cute. It would be weird, like if you saw a docked retriever.

I also see it as livingdustmops described, as part of a culture that can treat animals very cruelly. Is your cat scratching your furniture? No problem, just declaw her. Does your dog bark too much? De-bark it. Still taking up too much of your time? Drop it off at the pound.

I'm not saying that people here think that way. I believe breeders who say they love their dogs and do everything for them. I just really want dogs to be treated by society like they are actual sentient beings that can love and suffer, and that we have huge responsibility to.

ellaYORKIE · 02-04-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TLC

This is all I have to say...

I love those tails. =]

02-04-2010, 09:50 AM	#166
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	If you follow the logic that tail docking and anything that might cause a dog pain should be banned, then most would never own another dog. I guarantee you giving birth for a dog, is much more painful than tail docking, but people are wiling to accept that pain to fulfill their own wants and desires. So, I don't understand how those that are so vehemently opposed to docking justify dog ownership, period. At this point I do believe tail docking on a yorkie is primarily a cosmetic preference and of course the standard. And I have no problem with that....as long as it's done correctly. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

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alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	Some of you know that in addition to my Yorkie, I also have a Westie. Westies have FAT long tails. In fact the standard says the tail should be the shape of a fat carrot. Anyway, I just wanted to say that there is nothing sweeter or funnier than watching her chase that tail! It keeps me entertained for hours! I do wish Edie had a tail to chase also. __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com

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TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	This is all I have to say... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

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QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Honestly, even if tail docking was totally painless, I would still oppose it, because it removes an important body part for no apparent reason. Certainly the idea that the pup might suffer makes it worse. Again, it's about weighing the pros and cons of any particular procedure. I brought up s/n as an example before of something I see as a necessary evil. So tail docking has cons, and the only real pro seems to be that some people like how it looks. And honestly, if we stopped docking yorkie tails, I bet you in ten years, no one would think a docked tail was cute. It would be weird, like if you saw a docked retriever. I also see it as livingdustmops described, as part of a culture that can treat animals very cruelly. Is your cat scratching your furniture? No problem, just declaw her. Does your dog bark too much? De-bark it. Still taking up too much of your time? Drop it off at the pound. I'm not saying that people here think that way. I believe breeders who say they love their dogs and do everything for them. I just really want dogs to be treated by society like they are actual sentient beings that can love and suffer, and that we have huge responsibility to.