To dock or not to dock

[Nikko's_human]

Originally Posted by bevpeter

My yorkie's tail is docked, i love her the way she is.....i would greatly appreciate people not responding so rudely to me cuz i think you people DO NOT UNDERSTAND what i meant regarding the picture.. it's just a gross picture i know it's something thats done i have no problem with it, i like the way they look with no tail.. i'm not saying anyone is a murder you people just need to relax i just meant it as in the picture was gross, whether the tails are cut or not that's fine i would just rather not have seen that picture..

I'm confused? How were you offended?

[yorkiemom1970]

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 picture is nothing new to me. It is not pleasant to look at I admit. But in that picture in paticular , that is what I was talking about with the "nubs". That picture shows tails taken off way too short in my opinion. You would only see half of that with mine.

[Tashasmom]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

The picture didn't bother me, but then again, very little does. Like I said, I've disected cadavers...it's all down hill from there...lol.

I must say that if someone came to me and said they wanted one of our pups without the tail docked, I would oblige them the request on one condition. I would never have a tail docked on an older dog without anesthesia...I would insist on it being performed as a surgical procedure. Should the person change their mind after the first week, I've got a pup with a tail that I run the risk of having trouble placing because it has not been made "standard." (Not saying that's right, this is just my view.) In order for me to leave the tail in tact, I would require them to put down a non-refundable deposit in the amount of what it would cost to have the tail docked at a later date. Of course, I think the odds of running accross such a request are slim to none, but IMO, that is how I would handle it.

Your like me in that aspect..stuff doesn't get to me either like that.
If someone were to ask you to do that..you couuld request they pay for the pup at that time. But I like you doubt there will be too many requests for that.