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Tashasmom · 03-16-2006, 12:46 PM

I think they are trying to do away with doing ears in pits and other breeds too aren't they? I always thought it was the norm but when I had my pit and took her to get her ears done the vet that worked there at the time treated me like crap. I had no idea it was taboo in his mind. But I have to say I love that look on pits but I also love them without their ears done too..
I know way off from a yorkies lil tail..lol

yorkiegirl2 · 03-16-2006, 12:47 PM

yes.. I do.

k3teejay · 03-16-2006, 12:49 PM

TeeJay's little stub looks so natural. I know that sounds weird but it's because it's pointy at the end. That's why I couldnt come to terms with the fact that yorkies were born with long tails!

Tashasmom · 03-16-2006, 12:52 PM

Tashas tail was docked longer than jersey's i think tashas looks a little funny..not bad funny just funny lol..that made absolutely no sense did it..I wonder if I should take a nap lol

cribal · 03-16-2006, 01:01 PM

No... My lucy and Tank are docked but I feel it's jsut the same as the cropping of ears. I chose not to do the cropping to my GreatDane and my Schnauzer.... I have to admit that I love docked tails and cropped ears but I also love long tails and floppy ears....

There are a couple people with Yorkies with long tails on here... I'm sure they'll post pics. for some of you to see

Crystal

Yorkie guy · 03-16-2006, 01:04 PM

We have a little Yorkie girl angel living across the street from us that is undocked,looks odd at first because as most here have said they have never seen one,That being said it looks like a little flag waving in the air when she comes running across the street for a love and a hug.

dskeeter1983 · 03-16-2006, 01:06 PM

For Akc standards there tails are to be docked .
now do I beleive in it to an extent yes , but to another extent no.

Tashasmom · 03-16-2006, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cribal

No... My lucy and Tank are docked but I feel it's jsut the same as the cropping of ears. I chose not to do the cropping to my GreatDane and my Schnauzer.... I have to admit that I love docked tails and cropped ears but I also love long tails and floppy ears....

There are a couple people with Yorkies with long tails on here... I'm sure they'll post pics. for some of you to see

Crystal

I swear I learn things everyday on here..I had no idea that schnauzers ears were cropped..i thought they were born that way..lol..

onelovelylynn · 03-16-2006, 01:08 PM

I vote docked.....

mustangbee · 03-16-2006, 01:14 PM

OK well I think who ever started docking tails should have their tails docked.
Yes it is standard, but who in the heck started that anyway. I have seen very cute Yorkies with tails, the only reason it looks funny is because we are not used to seeing it. If I had my choice, Princess would have her tail, I just can't stand the thought of her being in pain. If I was a Breeder, I would have them docked, but only because it's standard. But I'm not a Breeder so I will say no.

dskeeter1983 · 03-16-2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mustangbee

OK well I think who ever started docking tails should have their tails docked.
Yes it is standard, but who in the heck started that anyway. I have seen very cute Yorkies with tails, the only reason it looks funny is because we are not used to seeing it. If I had my choice, Princess would have her tail, I just can't stand the thought of her being in pain. If I was a Breeder, I would have them docked, but only because it's standard. But I'm not a Breeder so I will say no.

this is the exact extent i was talking about ( not agreeing part )
i think it is animal cruelty. but that is just my opinion.

Rhanna · 03-16-2006, 02:36 PM

When I was purchasing my puppy I hesitated because his tail was docked. I grew up in UK and my family always had Yorkies with tails. If I had a choice I would have said leave his tail.

Lacy's Mom · 03-16-2006, 02:39 PM

I was for docking until I found out the new puppy I'm getting on Monday was not docked. I started researching it and found pictures that helped me decide. You can decide for yourselves.

txshopper73 · 03-16-2006, 02:40 PM

Yes, dock.

Gingergirlsmom · 03-16-2006, 02:42 PM

They look adorable with tails. I think the only reason it looks odd at all is we are not used to seeing it.

When I was little, my family had schnauzers, and their tails were docked and ears cropped. When I first started seeing floppy eared schnauzers I thought they looked odd...but it's just what your used to.

I would definately get a puppy with an undocked tail!

(why not, I have a 12.4 lb floppy-eared, light silver yorkie...lol)

03-16-2006, 12:46 PM	#16
Tashasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 950	I think they are trying to do away with doing ears in pits and other breeds too aren't they? I always thought it was the norm but when I had my pit and took her to get her ears done the vet that worked there at the time treated me like crap. I had no idea it was taboo in his mind. But I have to say I love that look on pits but I also love them without their ears done too.. I know way off from a yorkies lil tail..lol __________________ LOVE MEANS MORE THAN JUST HUGS & KISSES!!

03-16-2006, 12:52 PM	#19
Tashasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 950	Tashas tail was docked longer than jersey's i think tashas looks a little funny..not bad funny just funny lol..that made absolutely no sense did it..I wonder if I should take a nap lol __________________ LOVE MEANS MORE THAN JUST HUGS & KISSES!!

03-16-2006, 01:01 PM	#20
cribal YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mt. Ulla, NC Posts: 683	No... My lucy and Tank are docked but I feel it's jsut the same as the cropping of ears. I chose not to do the cropping to my GreatDane and my Schnauzer.... I have to admit that I love docked tails and cropped ears but I also love long tails and floppy ears.... There are a couple people with Yorkies with long tails on here... I'm sure they'll post pics. for some of you to see Crystal __________________ RIP My little Lucy Live forever my Lucy Too, Tank and Annabelle

03-16-2006, 01:04 PM	#21
Yorkie guy YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 341 Blog Entries: 1	We have a little Yorkie girl angel living across the street from us that is undocked,looks odd at first because as most here have said they have never seen one,That being said it looks like a little flag waving in the air when she comes running across the street for a love and a hug. __________________ If Yorkies can't go to heaven,then when I die I want to go where they went!

03-16-2006, 01:06 PM	#22
dskeeter1983 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 380	suposed to be For Akc standards there tails are to be docked . now do I beleive in it to an extent yes , but to another extent no. __________________ Live , Love , Learn Callie And Tia

03-16-2006, 12:47 PM	#17
yorkiegirl2 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,394	yes.. I do.

03-16-2006, 12:49 PM	#18
k3teejay No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 147	TeeJay's little stub looks so natural. I know that sounds weird but it's because it's pointy at the end. That's why I couldnt come to terms with the fact that yorkies were born with long tails!

03-16-2006, 01:08 PM	#24
onelovelylynn My Darling Divas Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: magnolia, Texas Posts: 1,220	I vote docked.....

03-16-2006, 01:14 PM	#25
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	OK well I think who ever started docking tails should have their tails docked. Yes it is standard, but who in the heck started that anyway. I have seen very cute Yorkies with tails, the only reason it looks funny is because we are not used to seeing it. If I had my choice, Princess would have her tail, I just can't stand the thought of her being in pain. If I was a Breeder, I would have them docked, but only because it's standard. But I'm not a Breeder so I will say no. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

03-16-2006, 02:36 PM	#27
Rhanna Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 143	When I was purchasing my puppy I hesitated because his tail was docked. I grew up in UK and my family always had Yorkies with tails. If I had a choice I would have said leave his tail.

03-16-2006, 02:39 PM	#28
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	I was for docking until I found out the new puppy I'm getting on Monday was not docked. I started researching it and found pictures that helped me decide. You can decide for yourselves. Attached Thumbnails

03-16-2006, 02:40 PM	#29
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Yes, dock. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

03-16-2006, 02:42 PM	#30
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	They look adorable with tails. I think the only reason it looks odd at all is we are not used to seeing it. When I was little, my family had schnauzers, and their tails were docked and ears cropped. When I first started seeing floppy eared schnauzers I thought they looked odd...but it's just what your used to. I would definately get a puppy with an undocked tail! (why not, I have a 12.4 lb floppy-eared, light silver yorkie...lol) __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty