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Paddys mum · 08-17-2006, 10:28 AM

If thats Nikko on the avatar he looks exactly like Paddy when I brutally cut all of his hair off! Sooooooooo cute!!!

Nikko's_human · 08-17-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Paddys mum

If thats Nikko on the avatar he looks exactly like Paddy when I brutally cut all of his hair off! Sooooooooo cute!!!

Yes, that's my little soldier.

I told the groomer to cut him short for the summer and she buzzed him down like a marine. But he's sooooo much cooler.

Paddys mum · 08-17-2006, 10:34 AM

Paddys just been to the groomer,thought Id let him get a respectable haircut now hes a dad! They cut him like a snaucher (I know thats spelt wrong!) with a little skirt and he looks gorgeous! Its funny to see their skinny little bodies though!!

BamaFan121s · 08-17-2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Paddys mum

There isnt a lot more to say other than Yorkies

and Im sure you will agree with me on that!

No arguing there!

Paddys mum · 08-17-2006, 11:31 AM

Cool x

lisatodd · 08-17-2006, 11:42 AM

my son was docked but it wasn't his tale. he cried.
just a little joke

Paddys mum · 08-17-2006, 11:48 AM

I dread to think what it was!

Willow · 08-17-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lisatodd

my son was docked but it wasn't his tale. he cried.
just a little joke

Oh no!

txshopper73 · 08-17-2006, 01:57 PM

I dock because that's what the standard calls for (by the YTCA and AKC). Until a law passes that states it can no longer be done, I will continue.

buddybramble · 08-17-2006, 02:11 PM

Tails are best for definite, Buddy holds his slightly to one side and it all falls to the side like a fan its way cute. Nearly all the yorkies i see where we live have their tails its mainly the older ones that are docked. The yorkie is a beautiful breed of dog and should be left as intended....with a tail!

some of the 'breed standards' need dragging into this century.
ohh yes btw.... whoever said 'they don't care what England wants to or not do with their dogs' ......have a quick look into the history of the breed and where it originated.

sashajade · 08-17-2006, 03:17 PM

ok i dont think docking should be done and i never had my 2 pups tails docked and my reasons for NOT having it done where it will hurt them, its not needed for health reasons,im not showing them. so i had reasons NOT to dock my boys can someone on here give me a reason why they had there yorkies tail docked? im not talking about people who got the pup and it was done b4 they got it im talking about people who asked for the tail to be docked or breeders who have it done can you give a good reason why?

artie merlino · 08-17-2006, 04:44 PM

Both my male & female have docked tails, my male Artie's is about 2 inches, w/c I think is perfect, but my females is only an inch w/c I think is too short.
They were both done by Vets./Breeders and are following the AKC. Standard w/c I also agree with......along with a Full coat. Both are also on the large side being 9 pounds not the less than 6 pound range that everyone likes?
So I guess I'm just weird?

Paddys mum · 08-18-2006, 01:47 AM

Im glad there are more people coming out of the woodwork now to openly share my views!! Ill ask the same thing as before "WHY DO IT?" Are they not gorgeous enough as nature intended? I know mine are and I wouldnt change in any way. Can anyone give us a good reason apart from vanity? Cus thats not good enough is it!!!! Nice one Bramble buddy,the origins of the breed are quite interesting arnt they!!!

BamaFan121s · 08-18-2006, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sashajade

can someone on here give me a reason why they had there yorkies tail docked? im not talking about people who got the pup and it was done b4 they got it im talking about people who asked for the tail to be docked or breeders who have it done can you give a good reason why?

Simple, as I think it's already been mentioned. It is called for by the standard set forth for the breed. Until they set a new standard, I will continue to do so as I am sure many others will as well--at least those who want to stick to that anyway.
I've seen tails docked. Many times. The pups flinch and they're over it. There is little, if any, blood...droplets maybe. (Povided it is done correctly.) If the pups were writhing in pain, spurting blood everywhere, I might feel otherwise, but they don't. There have been studies upon studies done as to why docking is best done at a certain age. The pain/sensation the pups feel is minimal. Period. "It causes great pain" cannot be used as a valid argument, because that is NOT TRUE. Am I a dog? Do I feel it? Can they tell me it doesn't hurt? No, but facts are facts and they've all been presented, like it or not. At least, that is MY take on it.

I respect everyone's opinion and am relieved that at least up til this point, people have been expressing their feelings in a mostly respectful manner. One point I find interesting that I have noticed in THIS thread, those of you who do feel so adamately against the practice, live in a country where docking is illegal. I'm wondering if your passion against it is based on the fact that your country (obviously) views the practice differently from ours as a whole. Hmmm...kind of like, you are what society makes you? Don't know how to put it in words... We take the our views because that is what we've always known...?

Paddys mum · 08-18-2006, 07:15 AM

Well ditto,you think its ok as your country says so! No my opinion is my own, if I lived in a different country I would still have the same opinion! Just out of interest,how many of the breeders dogs out there have actualy been bought to be show dogs,then actually gone on to make it to the level where their tale is a factor? Or have they just gone as pets who are loved very much, and would have been loved just the same with their tales intact?

08-17-2006, 11:42 AM	#66
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	my son was docked but it wasn't his tale. he cried. just a little joke __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

08-17-2006, 01:57 PM	#69
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	I dock because that's what the standard calls for (by the YTCA and AKC). Until a law passes that states it can no longer be done, I will continue. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

08-17-2006, 02:11 PM	#70
buddybramble Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex, England Posts: 156	Tails are best for definite, Buddy holds his slightly to one side and it all falls to the side like a fan its way cute. Nearly all the yorkies i see where we live have their tails its mainly the older ones that are docked. The yorkie is a beautiful breed of dog and should be left as intended....with a tail! some of the 'breed standards' need dragging into this century. ohh yes btw.... whoever said 'they don't care what England wants to or not do with their dogs' ......have a quick look into the history of the breed and where it originated. __________________ Lyn & Buddy

08-17-2006, 03:17 PM	#71
sashajade YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kent england Posts: 1,646	ok i dont think docking should be done and i never had my 2 pups tails docked and my reasons for NOT having it done where it will hurt them, its not needed for health reasons,im not showing them. so i had reasons NOT to dock my boys can someone on here give me a reason why they had there yorkies tail docked? im not talking about people who got the pup and it was done b4 they got it im talking about people who asked for the tail to be docked or breeders who have it done can you give a good reason why? __________________ Facebook group yorkies & small terriers worlwide needing fur-ever homes & deathrow Zac Brandi Suki

08-17-2006, 04:44 PM	#72
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	Both of mine are Docked! Both my male & female have docked tails, my male Artie's is about 2 inches, w/c I think is perfect, but my females is only an inch w/c I think is too short. They were both done by Vets./Breeders and are following the AKC. Standard w/c I also agree with......along with a Full coat. Both are also on the large side being 9 pounds not the less than 6 pound range that everyone likes? So I guess I'm just weird?

08-17-2006, 10:28 AM	#61
Paddys mum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Derbyshire UK Posts: 185	If thats Nikko on the avatar he looks exactly like Paddy when I brutally cut all of his hair off! Sooooooooo cute!!!

08-17-2006, 10:34 AM	#63
Paddys mum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Derbyshire UK Posts: 185	Paddys just been to the groomer,thought Id let him get a respectable haircut now hes a dad! They cut him like a snaucher (I know thats spelt wrong!) with a little skirt and he looks gorgeous! Its funny to see their skinny little bodies though!!

08-17-2006, 11:31 AM	#65
Paddys mum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Derbyshire UK Posts: 185	Cool x

08-17-2006, 11:48 AM	#67
Paddys mum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Derbyshire UK Posts: 185	I dread to think what it was!

08-18-2006, 01:47 AM	#73
Paddys mum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Derbyshire UK Posts: 185	Im glad there are more people coming out of the woodwork now to openly share my views!! Ill ask the same thing as before "WHY DO IT?" Are they not gorgeous enough as nature intended? I know mine are and I wouldnt change in any way. Can anyone give us a good reason apart from vanity? Cus thats not good enough is it!!!! Nice one Bramble buddy,the origins of the breed are quite interesting arnt they!!!

08-18-2006, 07:15 AM	#75
Paddys mum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Derbyshire UK Posts: 185	Well ditto,you think its ok as your country says so! No my opinion is my own, if I lived in a different country I would still have the same opinion! Just out of interest,how many of the breeders dogs out there have actualy been bought to be show dogs,then actually gone on to make it to the level where their tale is a factor? Or have they just gone as pets who are loved very much, and would have been loved just the same with their tales intact?