Decision on Docking Tail

[jnsdrexler02]

My baby has a full tail and it is so cute! She is wagging it all the time. I am all for leaving them with what they were born with!!!!

[AlicetheYorkie]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

Nothing wrong with it at all. Do what makes you feel right. It is really not nearly as bad as you think though. They make a little tiny "yip" noise and it is over. Some don't even do that much. The vet said he thought the one slept through it. They are not sore afterwards. They put surgical glue on the tail ends and mine never showed any sensitivity to that little nub at all like they would if they were sore. It is less than piercing an ear. But -- there is nothing wrong with NOT doing it either if that is your choice.

Not to scare the OP or anything, but I worked as a vet tech for a few different vets and have assisted with many tail dockings (yorkies, rottis, boxers etc. ) and trust me - they do more than just a little "yip" and I can't possibly imagine one sleeping through it. If they are asleep when you pick them up, that wakes them up! NO offence what so ever to any breeder who docks, but any vet that tells you it's painless is lieing - BUT I had my son circumsized the day after he was born and I'm sure that wasn't 100% painless either and the puppies DO seem to calm down and forget all about it after a few minutes. My parti has a tail and I think it's adorable! At the same time, if you want them docked, do it - even if it causes them pain for a few seconds, they are fine very soon after and don't at all remember since it's so soon after they're born and their little eyes aren't even open so they have no clue what's going on. If you really don't want to do it and you're just selling them as pets, I'm sure that won't be a problem either Go with your gut either way - it's totally fine to do, but just MHO only because I've held puppies while the vet was doing it, if you're just selling them as pets and it bothers you to think about, then don't. Like I said - NO OFFENCE to anyone, just sharing my experiences

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by AlicetheYorkie

Not to scare the OP or anything, but I worked as a vet tech for a few different vets and have assisted with many tail dockings (yorkies, rottis, boxers etc. ) and trust me - they do more than just a little "yip" and I can't possibly imagine one sleeping through it. If they are asleep when you pick them up, that wakes them up! NO offence what so ever to any breeder who docks, but any vet that tells you it's painless is lieing - BUT I had my son circumsized the day after he was born and I'm sure that wasn't 100% painless either and the puppies DO seem to calm down and forget all about it after a few minutes. My parti has a tail and I think it's adorable! At the same time, if you want them docked, do it - even if it causes them pain for a few seconds, they are fine very soon after and don't at all remember since it's so soon after they're born and their little eyes aren't even open so they have no clue what's going on. If you really don't want to do it and you're just selling them as pets, I'm sure that won't be a problem either Go with your gut either way - it's totally fine to do, but just MHO only because I've held puppies while the vet was doing it, if you're just selling them as pets and it bothers you to think about, then don't. Like I said - NO OFFENCE to anyone, just sharing my experiences

What method was used - cut and stitch or clamp and twist?

[AlicetheYorkie]

Originally Posted by jnsdrexler02

My baby has a full tail and it is so cute! She is wagging it all the time. I am all for leaving them with what they were born with!!!!

mine too, her little butt and full tail going like crazy when she's running around the yard is the cutest thing ever

[AlicetheYorkie]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

What method was used - cut and stitch or clamp and twist?

Cut and stitch (or glue depending on the vet). Never heard of clamp and twist, that sounds worse but idk, I've never seen it done. The cut IS very quick but they don't seem to like the stitching up either. I hated having to assist with docks

[Teegy]

I see no reason for docking the tails, I wish Teegy had one then he'd be even super cuter. My neighbours Yorkie Lola has her tail and she is adorable. I wish breeders wouldn't do it

[chachi]

I dont see anything wrong with keeping the tail but the standard is docked so it might limit the people who will buy from you

[Teegy]

I think if someone wants a loving beautiful furbaby, they wouldn't care about the tail. The standard really should only apply if you are showing your dog. Traditionally Yorkies tails were used to pull them out of the burrows when they hunted rodents.

[Sookie]

I prefer the look of a docked tail, but they are your pups and you can do whatever you want. I'm sure plenty of people would love them with the tails intact if you are selling them as pets only.

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Teegy

I think if someone wants a loving beautiful furbaby, they wouldn't care about the tail. The standard really should only apply if you are showing your dog. Traditionally Yorkies tails were used to pull them out of the burrows when they hunted rodents.

The standard doesnt just applys if your showing. The standard is the blueprint for how every yorkie should look. If more yorkies were bred to the standard and looked the waqy they are supposed to you would see less people on here asking if their yorkie looks like a pure bred.

[IsabelleOllie]

Originally Posted by chachi

The standard doesnt just applys if your showing. The standard is the blueprint for how every yorkie should look. If more yorkies were bred to the standard and looked the waqy they are supposed to you would see less people on here asking if their yorkie looks like a pure bred.

So true!

[Presto]

Originally Posted by chachi

The standard doesnt just applys if your showing. The standard is the blueprint for how every yorkie should look. If more yorkies were bred to the standard and looked the waqy they are supposed to you would see less people on here asking if their yorkie looks like a pure bred.

It is actually not a European standard anymore, you don't need to dock the tail in Europe anymore. US has not changed their showing standards yet but many breeder think it will happen soon because there is no purpose behind docking the tail except putting a little animal through misery!!

[moshes_human]

Originally Posted by Presto

It is actually not a European standard anymore, you don't need to dock the tail in Europe anymore. US has not changed their showing standards yet but many breeder think it will happen soon because there is no purpose behind docking the tail except putting a little animal through misery!!

Agree

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Presto

It is actually not a European standard anymore, you don't need to dock the tail in Europe anymore. US has not changed their showing standards yet but many breeder think it will happen soon because there is no purpose behind docking the tail except putting a little animal through misery!!

Yes I understand but the OP is in the USA so the info I gave is helpful to her to decide. Im not meaning to get into a debate over if tails should be docked. I just stated its the standard here and it might affect who buys from her and she needs to think about that

[lubowiem]

I love a full tailed Yorkie.