To dock or not to dock

[alisonJ]

Just say NO to docking.

[megan_kat22]

yes because i like the look. but only if it is done in the most humane was possible. i also wouldn't mind if it were outlawed thought because it can be a cruel practice from what ive read and heard.

[Athina]

I don't really care either way. Docked or not docked both ways look cute. Both of mine are docked but i would buy a yorkie with a full tail too.

[sashajade]

ive had 3 that were docked and now have another 3 yorkies 1 without her tail as she was docked before i got her and i have 2 boys who have there tails and thats cos i bred them and wouldnt dock. the only reason docking was done was cos they used yorkies to kill rats the man would hold the dog by the docked tail and shove them down holes it was safer for the dog to not have a tail that is the ONLY reason it was done not so the dog looked better. in the uk docking makes people . i must admitt when i first had dogs with there tails it took some getting use to and looked strange. but as to do you agree with docking or not ask your self this can you honestly say if you had got your dogs with tails and by law you the owner had to dock the tail you would be able to do that to your dog inflict pain on them? would you still say you agree or would you change your mind? so i say no

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by sashajade

but as to do you agree with docking or not ask your self this can you honestly say if you had got your dogs with tails and by law you the owner had to dock the tail you would be able to do that to your dog inflict pain on them? would you still say you agree or would you change your mind? so i say no

There is a BIG difference in docking the tail of a dog old enough to go to it's new home and doing it in the few days after it's birth. The two situations are not comparable to one another.

[dskeeter1983]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

There is a BIG difference in docking the tail of a dog old enough to go to it's new home and doing it in the few days after it's birth. The two situations are not comparable to one another.

not starting anything , But can you honestly tell me that you know the pups dont feel there tail being cut off ???????????????
Think about it for a minute they are living breathing animals just like us would you feel it if i cut off your finger ?
if it happend when you where a baby you might not remember it but you probly felt and and I think that the pups feel it when there tails get cut off.

[megan_kat22]

Originally Posted by dskeeter1983

not starting anything , But can you honestly tell me that you know the pups dont feel there tail being cut off ???????????????
Think about it for a minute they are living breathing animals just like us would you feel it if i cut off your finger ?
if it happend when you where a baby you might not remember it but you probly felt and and I think that the pups feel it when there tails get cut off.

I think earlier someone said they do not have full circulation or feeling at the time this docking was done. This made me feel better about the situation.

[megan_kat22]

Originally Posted by Lacy's Mom

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.

that is quite graphic... but the last three pictures are good examples that they are cute, many people (including me) are just not used to them

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by megan_kat22

I think earlier someone said they do not have full circulation or feeling at the time this docking was done. This made me feel better about the situation.

Yes...that was explained earlier. Let me put it this way...until we all walk on four legs, bark and sniff each others butt, we will never "know for certain" what exactly the experience of having a tail docked is like. What I do know is what science and studies have proven, which I've already discussed once. The fact that our pups merely flinched w/ no objection didn't cause me to stay up at night worrying about whether or not it was cruel.

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Yes...that was explained earlier. Let me put it this way...until we all walk on four legs, bark and sniff each others butt, we will never "know for certain" what exactly the experience of having a tail docked is like. What I do know is what science and studies have proven, which I've already discussed once. The fact that our pups merely flinched w/ no objection didn't cause me to stay up at night worrying about whether or not it was cruel.

And to answer your question...if you cut your finger off, no it doesn't really hurt that bad because the damaged nerves cease to function as much. And before you ask, it just so happens that YES, I HAVE CUT MY FINGER OFF! When I was 8, on a swingset, my right index finger about 1/3 of it and it was sewed back on....I CAN post pictures if you really want me to, or you could just take my word for it.

[dskeeter1983]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

And to answer your question...if you cut your finger off, no it doesn't really hurt that bad because the damaged nerves cease to function as much. And before you ask, it just so happens that YES, I HAVE CUT MY FINGER OFF! When I was 8, on a swingset, my right index finger about 1/3 of it and it was sewed back on....I CAN post pictures if you really want me to, or you could just take my word for it.

well i was not asking to get yelled at , and no i dont want to see pictures yhanks anyway.

[dskeeter1983]

Originally Posted by dskeeter1983

well i was not asking to get yelled at , and no i dont want to see pictures yhanks anyway.

my mom got her ( spitz's pups ) donr once and they bled to death at 2 days old youwant me to post pictures of that. ?

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by dskeeter1983

my mom got her ( spitz's pups ) donr once and they bled to death at 2 days old youwant me to post pictures of that. ?

Sweetie, I have disected cadavers before...I can assure you, it wouldn't bother me in the slightest.
Besides, I wasn't yelling, just wanted to state that loud and clear because if I just said, "No, it doesn't hurt when you get your finger whacked off," if I didn't go ahead and explain, there would be 50 people asking "how do you know?"

BTW...your mom had spitz pups...Eskimo Spitz pups?

[dskeeter1983]

ok i did not meen to sound mean there but i think i did. I am not saying that it is wrong to do it , it is standard to do it yes , but would I do it if It was not standard no I wouldnt. ok I wanted to say sorry for posting that last message it did not sound very nice.

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by dskeeter1983

ok i did not meen to sound mean there but i think i did. I am not saying that it is wrong to do it , it is standard to do it yes , but would I do it if It was not standard no I wouldnt. ok I wanted to say sorry for posting that last message it did not sound very nice.

Alrighty then...
No, I was just asking because we used to have a Spitz...named Eagle ...I didn't think it was standard to dock a Spitz?