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Tashasmom · 03-16-2006, 09:18 PM

I was young when i had my 3 oldest and thought nothing of it. But i can honestly say at this age I wouldn't do it. It's funny how you change when you get older. My sister had her daughters ears pierced and all I could think was how uncomfortable it must be for her to sleep in them. But when my girls were babies and I pierced their ears at that time I thought nothing of it. lol..age changes alot of things.

Nikko's_human · 03-17-2006, 07:09 AM

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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.

Thank you for posting these pictures. The last three are great examples of what yorkies look like with tails. The first one is rather graphic but brings the issue home to me. People want to sugar coat the truth to make themselves feel better about what is in my opinion (and please no offense to anyone) a barbaric practice. This illustrates the reality which is that people are in fact cutting pieces off their dogs. Just because the animals can't communicate their pain, doesn't mean they aren't feeling it. I only hope that this country wakes up and joins other countries in outlawing this practice.

BamaFan121s · 03-17-2006, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikko's_human

People want to sugar coat the truth to make themselves feel better about what is in my opinion (and please no offense to anyone) a barbaric practice.

Lol...just call me "Konan."

I think people sugar coat alot of things...other that just tail docking...to make themselves feel better about various things. All part of the game called Life.

Nikko's_human · 03-17-2006, 07:15 AM

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Lol...just call me "Konan."

LOL

True but part of life is also accepting reality, no matter how ugly.

BamaFan121s · 03-17-2006, 07:18 AM

<sigh>

True. I guess for now I will just 'accept' that not everyone 'accepts' this 'ugly' part of 'reality' in the Yorkie world.

BamaFan121s · 03-17-2006, 07:19 AM

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LOL

True but part of life is also accepting reality, no matter how ugly.

ha ha ha...trust me, I have in laws to prove this theory.

bevpeter · 03-17-2006, 07:20 AM

I must say that one picture posted by Lacy's Mom of the furbaby and all those tail, make me so sick to my stomach

Nikko's_human · 03-17-2006, 07:22 AM

The saddest part of all is most people only do this because the so-called "standard" requires this. Many on here have said they wouldn't even do it if it weren't for the "standard". My question is who created this "standard"? I guess I always thought it was God but I guess I was wrong. Apparently, we as human beings have more knowledge as to how animals should look than Him.

chachi · 03-17-2006, 07:23 AM

Me too!!!!!!

Nikko's_human · 03-17-2006, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

ha ha ha...trust me, I have in laws to prove this theory.

You are too funny!!

cribal · 03-17-2006, 07:24 AM

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The saddest part of all is most people only do this because the so-called "standard" requires this. Many on here have said they wouldn't even do it if it weren't for the "standard". My question is who created this "standard"? I guess I always thought it was God but I guess I was wrong. Apparently, we as human beings have more knowledge as to how animals should look than Him.

Very good point.

Crystal

BamaFan121s · 03-17-2006, 07:26 AM

IMO, humans have had so much impact on what God created that the idea that docking is altering the Earth's harmonial balance is quite comical to me.

Nikko's_human · 03-17-2006, 07:29 AM

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IMO, humans have had so much impact on what God created that the idea that docking is altering the Earth's harmonial balance is quite comical to me.

No one said anything about "altering Earth's harmonial balance", I was merely referring to respecting an animal's right to remain as nature intended. True, we were given dominance over the animals but I am quite sure that mutilation wasn't part of the deal.

BamaFan121s · 03-17-2006, 07:29 AM

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You are too funny!!

So are they! They don't know a dog that wasn't free, stray or $20 bucks...not that there is anything wrong with that, but the idea of paying for a dog to them is absurd. When Trixie had her pups, they decided they wanted one. (Um, can we say after H*** freezes over?) No doubt they thought $$$. We told them how much they were and I think his sister about soiled herself. She asked him (not me, who OWENS the dogs and all aspects of them) why we were charging that much for them. Hubby looked at her and said, "So idiots like you don't end up with them."

Woo Hoo! Way to go hubby! Among the funniest moments I've ever witnessed. How the heck was I supposed to keep my laughter contained at that one!?!

Nikko's_human · 03-17-2006, 07:33 AM

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So are they! They don't know a dog that wasn't free, stray or $20 bucks...not that there is anything wrong with that, but the idea of paying for a dog to them is absurd. When Trixie had her pups, they decided they wanted one. (Um, can we say after H*** freezes over?) No doubt they thought $$$. We told them how much they were and I think his sister about soiled herself. She asked him (not me, who OWENS the dogs and all aspects of them) why we were charging that much for them. Hubby looked at her and said, "So idiots like you don't end up with them."

Woo Hoo! Way to go hubby! Among the funniest moments I've ever witnessed. How the heck was I supposed to keep my laughter contained at that one!?!

Sounds like hubby doesn't have much patience for his fam either!! LOL They sound like a bunch of characters!!

03-16-2006, 09:18 PM	#61
Tashasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 950	I was young when i had my 3 oldest and thought nothing of it. But i can honestly say at this age I wouldn't do it. It's funny how you change when you get older. My sister had her daughters ears pierced and all I could think was how uncomfortable it must be for her to sleep in them. But when my girls were babies and I pierced their ears at that time I thought nothing of it. lol..age changes alot of things. __________________ LOVE MEANS MORE THAN JUST HUGS & KISSES!!

03-17-2006, 07:22 AM	#68
Nikko's_human Proudly owned by Nikko Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 768	The saddest part of all is most people only do this because the so-called "standard" requires this. Many on here have said they wouldn't even do it if it weren't for the "standard". My question is who created this "standard"? I guess I always thought it was God but I guess I was wrong. Apparently, we as human beings have more knowledge as to how animals should look than Him. __________________ NIKKO and his mommy NECEE

03-17-2006, 07:23 AM	#69
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Me too!!!!!! __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-17-2006, 07:18 AM	#65
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	<sigh> True. I guess for now I will just 'accept' that not everyone 'accepts' this 'ugly' part of 'reality' in the Yorkie world.

03-17-2006, 07:20 AM	#67
bevpeter Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ont Posts: 117	I must say that one picture posted by Lacy's Mom of the furbaby and all those tail, make me so sick to my stomach

03-17-2006, 07:26 AM	#72
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	IMO, humans have had so much impact on what God created that the idea that docking is altering the Earth's harmonial balance is quite comical to me.