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tail not docked how many of you have yorkies with the long tail? can you post a pic please. I'm trying to decide if I want to get my dog's tail docked or not. it has a curl on it, sort of like a pug's tail. I just got her a couple of days ago and I'm really undecided what to do, she is 6 months old and the breeder did n't want to get it done, she thought it was cruel. Also dew claws were not removed.:( |
I would NOT dock your dogs tail now... it should be done when they are a few days old or not done at all. I feel the same way about dew claws, my oldest had his done by the breeder... the youngest did not and I did not remove them either... as long as they are attached securely and you keep them cut short, they shouldnt cause an issue. |
1 Attachment(s) You cannot dock the tail anymore, it's much too late. It must be done when they are 3-5 days old. The full tail can be very cute! Several members here have the full tail. Also in the UK no one does it anymore. Here's a pic of Missy (Uni's bff :)) and Katie. What a cute flag! |
It would seem to me if it's not done within the first few days, it would be cruel. My Charlie wasn't docked. I'm not sure why he wasn't. But when I got him, I didn't know that that was the norm. He's gorgeous with his tail. (Sorry, no idea how to upload pictures.) |
1 Attachment(s) Woah, no way should you dock at 6 months old. If you're not a dog breeder and not showing, it's simply cosmetic. He would have to be under to dock it... just seems pointless to me. Jackson has a full tail and I love it! |
I agree with the others, the tail should only be docked the first week, but some of our members have had dewclaws removed when their dogs were neutered. You might want to ask the vet about this, dewclaws have been known to catch on things and the tear can be quite painful. If the vet doesn't think it necessary, make sure you keep the dewclaw nail clipped when you get the other nails clipped, as the nails can grow too long and curve into the skin. |
2 Attachment(s) I definitely wouldn't dock it now...she's way too old. Sophie still has her tail and I can't imagine having it docked...I love her tail so much! The first picture is a few weeks after our horrible grooming experience in February, but it shows her little tail. The second picture is her the other day (her tail hair is still growing back after the bad groom, so it is a little puffy) with her new kitten sister, Libby! |
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1 Attachment(s) Pepper has a long tail, and I love it! Couldn't imagine him without one. :animal36 |
My Pepper's tail's also still there, somehow I just can't imagine him without it! Here in South Africa it's against the law to dock their tails. |
OHHH its so cute both of the last posters have a dog named pepper and they both have long tails and they both are sooooooo adorable!! :) BTW pepper is such a cute name!! |
I love long tails on Yorkies! I wish the U.S. would adopt the same policy as some of those overseas, and make it illegal to dock tails and ears...Also I would feel so sorry for the little guy, having it done at his age :( |
I have a Biewer and they do not dock the Biewer tail. I wish it were illegal here too for the Yorkies, it just seems inhumane to do something that is simply cosmetic and has no purpose other than looks. It would be very painful for you to have it done at this point. It is usually done when the pups are just 2-3 days old. |
No a tail should not be docked this late. |
Rizzo still has his tail (I live in Europe) and he is perfect with it. Since I'm from the US it took me as a suprise when I saw his tail, but I love to see that tail waggin'. |
Tails are beautiful! :d |
Handle My understanding is that Terriers tails were docked so that they could be used as a handle to pull them out of (rat) holes. Being shorter you would be forced to grab up closer to the body and wouldn't be painful. Maybe I am wrong, but I heard that a long time ago.:confused: |
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I've read about larger dogs whose tails were originally docked because the dogs could cause themselves injuries. For example, poodles that were used to hunt would get burrs and stickers stuck in their long tails. I read one story in particular about a doberman pincher who hadn't had his tail docked. When his owners would come home, he'd stand in their narrow entry way and wag his tail so hard that he caused it to bleed badly by whacking it against the walls. Anyway, I highly doubt a long tail is a hazard for a small dog like the Yorkie! So yup, I'd love to see them outlaw it here or at the very least not encourage the tail docking or force it as a "standard". -C |
1 Attachment(s) I 'll never cut the tail of my dog :) Look our tail ,its cute but its not straight :confused: it's out of yorkie standards ...? |
My Bella has a tail also.I live in Canada and vets are not allowed to dock tails anymore. I love Bella's tail. Her tail is beautiful. It is curled up over her back and fans out. I actually prefer the yorkie with a tail now. I will try to upload a photo but I have not had much luck in the past |
LOVE tails!!! I wish docking would be outlawed here too :( |
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That is right, it was to keep the dog safe for it's job, but most breeds don't do a job anymore, so docking is useless. Ears are the same. |
3 Attachment(s) my little Peppermint has her full tail and i really love it! I can't imagine cutting a tail at 6 months...it would kind be like cutting off a human finger, no? :eek: :( Attachment 347037 Attachment 347038 Attachment 347039 |
4 Attachment(s) Hey sweetie! Regardless of whether it's humane or not, I think that the yorkies look SOOOO cute with their tails! My Gia was the only survivor of her litter, and they didn't think she was going to make it either, so they didn't want to dock her tail and put her under extra stress. The breeder told me that if I wanted to have it docked, then I should do it when I got her spayed. However, once I got Gia and saw how BEAUTIFUL her little tail was, I was hooked! It's adorable and so cute to watch her wag it playfully! :) Here are a few pics of Gia when she was a puppy and now... |
Sometimes there may be extenuating circumstances on why a breeder didn't dock a tail or remove dew claws. In my case Peppermint was too little and had a little trouble at first with getting enough milk. The vet and I both agreed that to do her tail would surely cause a setback or kill her. Her sisters did get their tails docked because that is what is required for the show ring. I also have Dante and Leo who have their full tails and I love both looks. |
It's considered an amputation at this age. Which can be done, they are put to sleep as for any type surgery...but it would ache afterwards I would imagine...at least for a couple weeks. I don't know this as a fact, but I would think by 6 months, like a cat to some degree, it's balance is effected by having a tail - when they are docked at a couple days old that's all they ever know thus unaffected by it. I wouldn't dock at 6 months of age and I do think the long tails can be cute IF they hold them up. I've seen a lot of yorkies that don't hold their tails up and if those stubs were long it just be dragging in the mud (so to speak). It might end up with a bare spot at the end and not be so cute. But in the end, it's your choice. |
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Awww...Gia is beautiful!!! Sorry, I couldn't help but leave a comment!! And i love her name!! My bailey has her tail as well....I didn't even know that most yorkies have theirs docked, until i brought her to the vet, the first day i had her....when the lady behind the desk said "Aww i've never seen one with a tail...how cute, it makes her unique!" LOL.....I couldn't imagine her without one!! |
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Did you not have peppermint's tail dock because you got her in Canada? I see Dex's tail is docked.. they both are so very cute!! I agree it doesn't really matter either way. |
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