To dock or not to dock

[dskeeter1983]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

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?

she had to put the spit'z ( Missy ) to sleep at 20 years old. VEry smart dogs though they really are. Missy used to walk me to the bus stop every day then get me off the bus when I find her pictures I will post one of her. She was black and white.

[dskeeter1983]

what does BTW mean ??????????????????????

[PlatinumYorkies]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

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?

I vote for dock...disected a lot of things...and stitched a few colorful things...

[dskeeter1983]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

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?

i dont rightly know the answer to that , But i know they had her registered.
I was 10 years old when they put that dog to sleep.

[PlatinumYorkies]

Originally Posted by dskeeter1983

what does BTW mean ??????????????????????

BY THE WAY!

[Baby Blessing]

IMO only when it is done very early after their birth. PATTI

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by dskeeter1983

i dont rightly know the answer to that , But i know they had her registered.
I was 10 years old when they put that dog to sleep.

Now wait a second...you are really confusing me now...I thought you said she bled to death? Or was it her pups that bled to death?

BTW=By The Way


And BTW...it is not standard to dock a Spitz

[dskeeter1983]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Now wait a second...you are really confusing me now...I thought you said she bled to death? Or was it her pups that bled to death?

BTW=By The Way


And BTW...it is not standard to dock a Spitz

ok sorry ( missy had a litter of puppies ) when my father had there tail docked they bled to death at 2 days old. that is what I ment .

[dskeeter1983]

Originally Posted by dskeeter1983

ok sorry ( missy had a litter of puppies ) when my father had there tail docked they bled to death at 2 days old. that is what I ment .

I know that they docked the puppies tales but I do not think that missy's was docked. She was the registered one , and I am not even sure that the puppies where not mutt's.

[lksdolls]

Originally Posted by Baby Blessing

IMO only when it is done very early after their birth. PATTI

My vet will only dock at 3-5 days old. I used to keep it in that time frame until one time it just wasn't possible and ended up being 8 days. He did them anyway because they are such a small breed. The next visit I had, I let him know that I was going to do future litters at at least 7 days old. They seemed to do much better without nearly the crying they did at 3-5 day old.

I'm glad someone posted pictures here showing what a yorkie looks like without the tail docked. I've been very curious how they would look and have considered not docking. But, will probably dock in the future anyway because that's what most expect.

[Lacy's Mom]

I really like this forum because everyone seems so tolerant and seems to be here to make friends and get great advice. I'm sure most of you are here for the same reason. Everyone's "opinion" is right because it is their own.

Like I said previously, I will be getting my undocked little girl on Monday and I will post pictures and we can all watch her and her tail grow together!

[rox626]

http://www.yorkshire-terrier-journal...erie-neu-6.jpg


Here is a great photo of a yorkie with a natural undocked tail. It's from this german website.

http://www.yorkshire-terrier-journal...erie-neu-6.jpg

[Tashasmom]

I birthed 3 of my kids..my youngest is adopted. Anyway back to my point. I gave birth to my 3 oldest NATURALLY..no pain meds what so ever none none none. My first was so big but it was too late when they realized that..so he came out anyway with a messed up arm and with me they had to reconstruct me..so if I can go through that plus birth 2 other children naturally and survive it I think a 3 day old pup can survive his tail docked. I'm sure it does hurt but so doesn't alot of things..piercing a baby's ear probably doesn't feel the greatest. Thats part of life. I doubt a 3 year old yorkie is going to look at me with hate for takin his poor lil tail lol..i hope not anyway..
Besides look what we all do to ourselves just to look better..like sit ups..those hurt don't like em..well poo i don't do them either..better come up with something better hadn't i lol..anyway you know what i mean..beauty can be painful..

[Tashasmom]

Originally Posted by Tashasmom

I birthed 3 of my kids..my youngest is adopted. Anyway back to my point. I gave birth to my 3 oldest NATURALLY..no pain meds what so ever none none none. My first was so big but it was too late when they realized that..so he came out anyway with a messed up arm and with me they had to reconstruct me..so if I can go through that plus birth 2 other children naturally and survive it I think a 3 day old pup can survive his tail docked. I'm sure it does hurt but so doesn't alot of things..piercing a baby's ear probably doesn't feel the greatest. Thats part of life. I doubt a 3 year old yorkie is going to look at me with hate for takin his poor lil tail lol..i hope not anyway..
Besides look what we all do to ourselves just to look better..like sit ups..those hurt don't like em..well poo i don't do them either..better come up with something better hadn't i lol..anyway you know what i mean..beauty can be painful..

oh this was written in humor o.k..so don't let what i said make anyone mad..lol..i'm just trying to keep it somewhat light..am i doing good lol

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by Tashasmom

piercing a baby's ear probably doesn't feel the greatest.

Never understood this...my and a family member came close to blows over it when my daughter was born. "Oh, it'll heal quicker and she won't have to have it done when she's older." My answer was, "Or, she can make the decision herself when she's old enough to clean them herself and old enough to not mind the discomfort."