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02-06-2010, 12:37 PM | #391 | ||
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02-06-2010, 12:50 PM | #392 | |
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02-06-2010, 12:53 PM | #393 | |
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Let's see. why it's acceptable for an owner/vet to make assessments on pain and suffering in the case of having an animal put down, but the same principle doesn't apply to docking tails. When an animal is suffering to the point of having no quality of life and no chance of getting any better. In other words they're basically going to vegitate and maybe even starve to death and the vet through his experience, training and the ability to do all the necessary tests, advises , then it's for the good of the animal itself, not the owner but the animal. IF and I repeat IF a vet were to advise docking, why? Would it be for the good of the animal? Is it because the animal needs it's tail chopped to be able to balance correctly? maybe it needs it's tail chopped to be able to run faster? I think not. There are no benefits to docking for the animal itself. The only benefits are for the breeder. That's the difference, there is no comparisson if you are looking at the benefits of the animal itself. Last edited by Kayceeh; 02-06-2010 at 12:57 PM. | |
02-06-2010, 01:16 PM | #394 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Well this thread could be published as a book ! Very interesting - all sides. I had some replies but with my senility these days forgot to who after reading this all I'm a peon but throw in my 2 cents - I have 2 with docked tails. I love the 'look' personally but also love full tails. Chanel has a perfect docked tail while my youngest Cheri was done too short but man can it go like a little buzzsaw.....I always wondered how much it hurts and have heard when done properly and within days of birth the pain is minimal (I could NOT watch any of the videos) - but then again - I've never witnessed it so can't be sure. I do know this - NO ONE who loves dogs would intentionally hurt them. If it caused unbelievable pain - I would think the practice would have ended a long time ago.... 'altering' body parts has been practiced by humans for centuries....I think it was Japapese women who would have their feet 'docked' so they'd look 'dainty' .....and after having my own foot surgery - I know for a fact that had to be VERY painful - yet it was done by their own mothers.....look at african tribes and their practices - YIKES - some of the lip rings etc are almost too painful to even look at - yet it's been done for ages... We all know dogs can't speak for themselves - that's a given - but I've always felt that breeding / labor must be one of the more painful things a female dog will ever experience yet this is accepted all over the world and for good reasons - we love dogs. I know it isn't the same thing - but it IS painful Docking tails may be banned in parts of the world and it may be un-necessary but it's done ....I would never fault those who are against it just as much as I would never fault those who are for it. I DO agree that I wish as much passion was put towards stopping Puppy Mills and all the other things that I consider abusive (dogs tied up in yards - living in cages 24/7 or worse..... living OUTDOORS in cages)....Sorry - off the subject but it was brought up a few times) ----- There is so much animal cruelty in the world that seems to never end - and in my opinion only - docking tails docking tails doesn't come close to the cruelty some inflict on animals (I include ALL animals in this statement) I'm NOT including the jerks who try to do it and really do hurt the puppies -to me that's just wrong and it should only be done by someone who knows exactly what they're doing....but - it's something that's been done over the years. IF it stopped and was totally banned - great - if continued - in my opinion only - I still can't look at it as 'abuse'. ps Ann - I missed that Mill Raid - IF I had seen it when you posted you KNOW you would have seen all my clapping hand smilies ! That's awesome to read they stepped in again (the aspca) and ps to some of the newer people - We HAVE had some pretty long puppy mill discussions in the past - This year it does seem the passion is missing on this board but believe me - some of us still have big mouths and DO speak up. ok - I just wrote a mini-book and didn't mean too ! But the discussion was very interesting - I didn't know about the topknot stuff either ! I thought it was just because they have such long hair and long ago someone decided it was beautiful to keep that long hair on their heads |
02-06-2010, 01:24 PM | #395 | |||
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Again, if you believed their were exceptions to the rule, you didn't indicate it in your posts. So naturally, people are going to interpret your comments to encompass ALL breeders. Last edited by BamaFan121s; 02-06-2010 at 01:27 PM. | |||
02-06-2010, 01:28 PM | #396 | |
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I didn't know anything about the short tail thing, wow!
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02-06-2010, 01:33 PM | #397 | |
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I stand by my statement. I really do believe that if they sold for more with full tails, then the practice would stop. I also believe there are many good breeders out there but again I honestly believe that there is no reason to dock, only that it's considered more acceptable to buyers, which is humanly selfish. If you can give me one good reason for the animal itself I will reconsider but for now all I'm reading is very selfish "human" reasons to continue it. It hasn't been banned in other countries for "no reason". I think the USA is way behind the times here. Last edited by Kayceeh; 02-06-2010 at 01:38 PM. | |
02-06-2010, 01:43 PM | #398 | |
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02-06-2010, 01:56 PM | #399 | |
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You're right, you said "breeders" without any indication that you thought there were exceptions to the rule. You asked for clarification, I answered. I don't appear to be the only one that felt that way. Everyone can read what EXACTLY you said for themselves. | |
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02-06-2010, 02:20 PM | #402 |
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| Okay - from what I have read in some places the history of yorkies were used as ratters. Reason for the tails to be docked was so that the tails would not get nibbled on. I am not sure how true this is, but only what I have read. I have also read they were used in coal mines as a sort of canary - to show the lowering amount of oxygen in the mines over the day. Not sure which one is truth or they both could be - just what I learned from reading. But does explain the beginng of docking the yorkies' tail. Then I read on the site, Council for Docking Tails, that many breeds that have docked tails were also continued to be docked for reasons of safety while going through the brush to prevent injuries and another reason for hygiene - since feces seem to get hung up on the long tail hair and plug this area, thus could clog anal glands and cause further problems. I personally like both: long and docked tails, just use to the docked look. But would not mind a long tail. I had a maltese back in the 80s - malteses have long tails. But the standard guidelines would need to be changed and I just do not think at this time or in the near future they will change it. Last edited by topknot; 02-06-2010 at 02:22 PM. |
02-06-2010, 03:58 PM | #403 |
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02-07-2010, 12:42 PM | #405 |
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| QUOTE=red98vett I do know this - NO ONE who loves dogs would intentionally hurt them. If it caused unbelievable pain - I would think the practice would have ended a long time ago.... I couldn't agree more!! 'altering' body parts has been practiced by humans for centuries....I think it was Japapese women who would have their feet 'docked' so they'd look 'dainty' .....and after having my own foot surgery - I know for a fact that had to be VERY painful - yet it was done by their own mothers.....look at african tribes and their practices - YIKES - some of the lip rings etc are almost too painful to even look at - yet it's been done for ages... It's actually called footbinding and was practiced up until the early 20th century..about 1911..and is a very interesting subject. I did some studies on it awhile back. It was the Chinese who did this and it was horribly painful.The reason it was done would floor you, but it is very interesting to read about. I watched a documentary on it first then I read all I could because it fascinated me.. Check out these links. Kinu No Michi :: Footbinding Painful Memories for China's Footbinding Survivors : NPR Chinese Foot Binding - Lotus Shoes We all know dogs can't speak for themselves - that's a given - but I've always felt that breeding / labor must be one of the more painful things a female dog will ever experience yet this is accepted all over the world and for good reasons - we love dogs. I know it isn't the same thing - but it IS painful Docking tails may be banned in parts of the world and it may be un-necessary but it's done ....I would never fault those who are against it just as much as I would never fault those who are for it. I DO agree that I wish as much passion was put towards stopping Puppy Mills and all the other things that I consider abusive (dogs tied up in yards - living in cages 24/7 or worse..... living OUTDOORS in cages)....Sorry - off the subject but it was brought up a few times) ----- There is so much animal cruelty in the world that seems to never end - and in my opinion only - docking tails docking tails doesn't come close to the cruelty some inflict on animals (I include ALL animals in this statement) I think that people are discouraged because no matter how hard we all try to get mills closed it continues. One will be shut down and 5 more started up. Only way to even begin to stop it is to close commercial kennels and limit the amount the dogs you can have, like here it is 50 dogs of breeding age. |
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