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Deuce · 08-09-2010, 10:44 PM

Rizzo has his long tail, and I wouldn't have him any other way

Rachael x · 08-10-2010, 02:59 AM

The docking of tails is banned here in England so all of our dogs have their natural tails.
The only dogs here who have docked tails are certain working dogs, or if they have to have them docked for medical reasons.

deonk1 · 08-10-2010, 03:39 AM

I wish the CKC (Canadian) would see posts like this and realize that Yorkies don't necessarily need thier tails docked anymore. It's my understanding that they used to be a working dog (chasing rats years and years ago) and thus the tail docking was for easy cleaning and to prevent injury...

It's illegal in this province (NS) to dock a tail. Vets can't perform the proceedure without risk of a HUGE fine. So if a breeder wants to follow the standard they have to do it themselves. My breeder is stuck trying to decide what to do now, cause she doesn't want to do the procedure herself, but may have to learn. I know I couldn't do it, I'm too squeamish

furbutt · 08-10-2010, 04:23 AM

Ugh i personally dont like the idea of docking a tail, altho i know around the world it happens. Here in the uk its not allowed and all dogs run around all in tact

I know a miniature Pincher that has her tail docked and she goes around wagging her stump, you cant help but fall in love lol. Also my friend rescued a jack russle and he had his tail docked.... he also trys to wag his little stump lol to cute!!

I am gonna love that Poppy has a long tail tho

xxx

Rachael x · 08-10-2010, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deonk1

I wish the CKC (Canadian) would see posts like this and realize that Yorkies don't necessarily need thier tails docked anymore. It's my understanding that they used to be a working dog (chasing rats years and years ago) and thus the tail docking was for easy cleaning and to prevent injury...

It's illegal in this province (NS) to dock a tail. Vets can't perform the proceedure without risk of a HUGE fine. So if a breeder wants to follow the standard they have to do it themselves. My breeder is stuck trying to decide what to do now, cause she doesn't want to do the procedure herself, but may have to learn. I know I couldn't do it, I'm too squeamish

Thats right, the Yorkshire Terrier were orgionally bred to be "ratters" down the mines in Yorkshire, England which is why they used to have docked tails

AprilLove · 08-10-2010, 05:20 PM

LOVE tails!!! I hope it gets outlawed at some point also. Why change what they were born with? JMO

I also love the little nubs (Aprils wags 100 mph

) , but given a choice, I would not dock my babies tails

Karrie · 08-10-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AprilLove

LOVE tails!!! I hope it gets outlawed at some point also. Why change what they were born with? JMO

I also love the little nubs (Aprils wags 100 mph

) , but given a choice, I would not dock my babies tails

Ditto - and cute avatar!!!

SweetPuppy · 08-10-2010, 05:41 PM

I like long tails rather than docked tails. How will you be able to communicate with them if they have docked tails? How will you read their emotions?

08-10-2010, 02:59 AM	#17
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	The docking of tails is banned here in England so all of our dogs have their natural tails. The only dogs here who have docked tails are certain working dogs, or if they have to have them docked for medical reasons. __________________ Rachael & Poppy

08-10-2010, 03:39 AM	#18
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	I wish the CKC (Canadian) would see posts like this and realize that Yorkies don't necessarily need thier tails docked anymore. It's my understanding that they used to be a working dog (chasing rats years and years ago) and thus the tail docking was for easy cleaning and to prevent injury... It's illegal in this province (NS) to dock a tail. Vets can't perform the proceedure without risk of a HUGE fine. So if a breeder wants to follow the standard they have to do it themselves. My breeder is stuck trying to decide what to do now, cause she doesn't want to do the procedure herself, but may have to learn. I know I couldn't do it, I'm too squeamish __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!

08-10-2010, 04:23 AM	#19
furbutt My Princess Poppy Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England Posts: 802	Ugh i personally dont like the idea of docking a tail, altho i know around the world it happens. Here in the uk its not allowed and all dogs run around all in tact I know a miniature Pincher that has her tail docked and she goes around wagging her stump, you cant help but fall in love lol. Also my friend rescued a jack russle and he had his tail docked.... he also trys to wag his little stump lol to cute!! I am gonna love that Poppy has a long tail tho xxx __________________ Natasha & Poppy Yorkietalk guardian angels saved my little girl

08-10-2010, 05:20 PM	#21
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	LOVE tails!!! I hope it gets outlawed at some point also. Why change what they were born with? JMO I also love the little nubs (Aprils wags 100 mph) , but given a choice, I would not dock my babies tails __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

08-09-2010, 10:44 PM	#16
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	Rizzo has his long tail, and I wouldn't have him any other way

08-10-2010, 05:41 PM	#23
SweetPuppy YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 492	I like long tails rather than docked tails. How will you be able to communicate with them if they have docked tails? How will you read their emotions?