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No. She is too old. Some of us are writing the AKC on a regular schedule. We want them to allow Yorkies (and other dogs who are normaly docked) that have full natural tails, to be allowed to compeat without losing points. |
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I agree, I'd research this closely as I've been told after so many weeks, it's too late because of the blood flow to the tail. Now I'm no pro by any means. |
That video is freaking adorable!! I was just saying to SO that I wish Roxie's tail wasn't docked, but when I got her she was nearly 3 and it had already been done. Every time I watch Alana's videos with Peppermint, I'm jealous and wish Roxie had a full tail. I wouldn't do it at this point. |
i also agree with the others, Ziggy has his tail intact and i LOVE it, i love how it curls up and rests on his back, its sooo cute! but i also like the docked look.. BUT at your baby's age, i think it would be unfair to amputate simply for cosmetic reasons. |
I'm confused. Did the OP actually find a vet who was willing to dock the tail at one year old, or she was just thinking about having it docked and had not discussed it with her vet? I'd be horrified if my vet would agree to do this. Someone I know bought a yorkie mix at 6 weeks, and had found a vet who was willing to dock the tail while in for a spay and he even asked for a "filipino discount" :eek: I told him to not ever go back to that vet. I wish I knew the name of that "vet". |
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The original intent for Docking (on Terriers anyway) was to enhance their movement in tight locations. Ferreting out varmints, and having to quickly move forward and back, to facillitate a capture and or kill. There is/was a practical length of a Docked Tail, and that being short enough not to get in the way, but, long enough for their "handlers" to reach into a hole or somewhere, and pull them out by it. That length usually was between 3" and 4" for a mature Dog (sometimes a little longer). I have one each... My Make Sneakers is Docked... very cute ! My Female Becca has a full Tail... VERY beautiful ! Spccially when washed and fluffed. :D But as stated, there's a time to do that, and it's when they are puppies, NOT adults ! |
1 Attachment(s) Rizzo votes NO! She is way too old now, it should have been done by the breeders vet at 3-5 days old. Now it's just an amputation, and totally unnecessary, grow out the hair, it's so beautiful when it's waving around. :D |
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Jax waves his tail back at ya! Haha, everyone always says it looks like a litle flag! |
Through a miscomunication the breeder did not dock Skeeter's tail as I had requested. I debated about having his tail amputated when he was neutered too. I'm soooooo glad I didn't. Out of the four yorkies I have he is by far the cutest and to see that wonderful tail flying back and forth when he is happy is such a treat. The others just wiggle their little nubs. LOL. |
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This is a gorgeous tail! I just love it. I'm so glad my yorkie has her tail intact:) |
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I have to agree w Deuce and Britster, the full tails do look beautiful in movement. The only way the docked tails get that movement is if the pup is kept in full coat. That movement is beautiful. I tried growing out Gidget's tail hair to try to get that movement even though her coat is shorter - not the same. |
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