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Decision on Docking Tail Okay, I understand that the breed standard calls for me docking the tails of my yorkie pups when they are born. I am just finding it very hard to think about even doing. It just seems like aweful pain for nothing. I can see doing the dew claws as they can become painful if they catch on something and get yanked later in life. With that long winded opener... my question is this... When I have my puppies... if my only plan is to give them to good homes as pets only... is there anything wrong with leaving their tail intact? Do you think some would turn their nose up at a yorkie with a tail? Just thoughts at this point.. |
I think yorkies with full tails are just gorgeous! |
I've had my puppies tails docked by my vet and it is really not as painful as you might think. If done correctly it's very quick and the pups don't seem that bothered by it, at least mine didn't. . |
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Yorkies are born with tails. Yes I think Moshe's little nub is cute but I would have liked to have him with the tail God gave him. I think Yorkie tails are beautiful. |
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. |
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I prefer docked tails. (and a terrier looking face & erect ears...) That's the image that springs to mind when I hear "yorkshire terrier". I won't be happy settling for anything else but that. That being said, I'm a complete hypocrite because if I were to have my own puppies, I don't know that after seeing their little tails, I could have them cut off. Good thing I have no plans to ever breed, huh? lol |
Thank you for all of the quick replies.. I appreciate the input. My girl has a docked tail, and perfect little face and ears..She truely is my little poster pup for the yorkie breed when you look at her, but whom ever the breeder had dock her tail they did it too short...and everytime I see her try to wag her little "nub" as we call it ( maybe 3/4 of an inch long at most) I think how cute it would be to watch her tail wag back and forth. Granted watching the stud I had her bred to with his properly docked tail...that was pretty cute much more character then my little girls poor mistake. |
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LOL.. this is true.. I had a difficult time sending my son into the other room for his "snip" however....looking into that.. it is done for sanitary and health reasons... infection can be a problem later in life... If there were actual reasons why a yorkie NEEDED it done.. it would not be a difficult decision to make.. the tail is the end of the spine.. :( |
I love a full tail so I'd prefer long of course, as Jackson as a full tail, hehe :) But it's up to you. Most pet owners I meet are pleasantly surprised to see Jackson's full tail and say they wish their dog had theirs, etc, etc.... so I don't think it'd be a big issue to someone who just wants a pet. My next dog, if it comes from a breeder, I will be requesting to keep the tail :) |
Presto has a tail and i love it :) as its always wagging!! |
Totally your decision. :) Nothing wrong with leaving it. If somebody doesn't like it, that's not your problem. That said, unless I was rescuing, I would not pay for a Yorkie with a tail. SAme goes for the dewclaws.. So I'd be one of the people who would just need to look somewhere else. |
It's a decision that is totally up to you. There are people who would buy a Yorkie with a tail and some that prefer the docked tail. I have 2 males that are just pets that have full tails. Then I have Friday with a docked tail and I have her pups that 2 had their tails and dews done and one doesn't only because she was very tiny when they got done and My vet and I decided it would put too much stress on her. I have some people waiting to find out if she's going to be available. Since she is only 3 weeks and weighing in at 7 ounces it's gonna be awhile til that decision is made. |
I also agree that the decision is up to you. Rocco has a full tail and I love it. I have never met anyone that did not like it, most people comment on how cute it is..and I really wouldn't care if someone didn't like it. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. |
i have two yorkies with full tails plus five little babies with tails i do prefer them with tails but its illegal over here having their tails docked |
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