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sashajade · 10-23-2006, 09:55 AM

tails where docked as the yorkie was a working dog, it is now done for one reason only and thats for LOOKS no other reason. ive got 4 yorkies two are docked and two are undocked, the 2 docked were done b4 i got them, the 2 undocked are the pups i bred my self and i didnt want them docked. i if im honest prefer the docked look but i wouldnt put my pups through the pain just cos i prefer how something looks, they are more important to me than what they look like. some pups die from docking when it gets infected. i think it is also about what your use to, in the uk now not many yorkies are docked so to us its normal to see a tail but years ago when docking was the norm we were use to seeing no tails and docking was normal to us. its kind of like removing cats claws, in the uk you would be fined by the rspca for doing that and have the cat taken away from you and just the idea of doing that to a cat makes me feel sick but if your in a country that says its ok its as normal as worming then its not a bad thing to them. well not untill someone says hang on is this really ok to do this?

Rae Rae · 10-23-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by artie merlino

I cannot imagine having to clean them every time after they go to the bathroom with a Baby wipe? No thanks

Rocky's tail isn't docked and I think MAYBE once I had to wipe his bottom after he pooped. If it wasn't once then it wasn't at all. Even when his poop is runny, it doesn't stick onto his hair or tail.

sashajade · 10-23-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rae Rae

Rocky's tail isn't docked and I think MAYBE once I had to wipe his bottom after he pooped. If it wasn't once then it wasn't at all. Even when his poop is runny, it doesn't stick onto his hair or tail.

yeah ive never had it stick to my dogs tails but i have had it stick to there long hair on there bum, so having long hair is more of a problem than a long tail.

Rae Rae · 10-23-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sashajade

yeah ive never had it stick to my dogs tails but i have had it stick to there long hair on there bum, so having long hair is more of a problem than a long tail.

I would assume it would stick to the hair. Rocky's hair isn't that long, but his hair on his belly I usually have to wipe after he goes pee.

angelee · 10-23-2006, 11:05 AM

I had a female Yorkie for 16 years and her tail wasn't docked...I loved it, so cute. Now I have a male with a docked tail...it's cute but I think they should be left un-docked. I truly feel he was traumatized. He seems so sensitive whenever I touch his little tail.

I never had a problem with poop getting stuck to her tail.

Piccolo's mom · 10-23-2006, 11:15 AM

I'd love to see a pic of an undocked yorkie. Can someone, please, post it ?

Rae Rae · 10-23-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Piccolo's mom

I'd love to see a pic of an undocked yorkie. Can someone, please, post it ?

Here's some pics of Rocky's tail

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vainchick5 · 10-23-2006, 12:14 PM

I think this is probably a subject where we can all agree to disagree. Everyone has their own opinion on this. I prefer the docked tails, because I like the look of the standard yorkie. I don't think my baby resents me for her tail being docked

and I'm sure it is no more painful than newborns getting circumsized or getting their ears pierced.

Just my 2 cents. But everyone has their own opinions on this matter as different people like different looks.

JESSY_RN2B · 10-23-2006, 01:28 PM

I love either or. Haven't seen a full tail in person but would love to someday!

Silipie23 · 10-23-2006, 04:38 PM

Shayna doesnt have a docked tail...i had never really seen a yorkie with out a docked tail before her, but (and i am not just saying this becuz shes my baby!) i love the undocked tail and couldnt imagine a puppy with out one!

i've never had to clean her after she goes the bathroom...so thats not a problem.

Honestly the best part is to see the tail wagging when shes excited and happy...like when i come home from work and she comes running over! There is really nothing better than that!!

Here are some pictures of her tail!!

10-23-2006, 09:55 AM	#31
sashajade YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kent england Posts: 1,646	tails where docked as the yorkie was a working dog, it is now done for one reason only and thats for LOOKS no other reason. ive got 4 yorkies two are docked and two are undocked, the 2 docked were done b4 i got them, the 2 undocked are the pups i bred my self and i didnt want them docked. i if im honest prefer the docked look but i wouldnt put my pups through the pain just cos i prefer how something looks, they are more important to me than what they look like. some pups die from docking when it gets infected. i think it is also about what your use to, in the uk now not many yorkies are docked so to us its normal to see a tail but years ago when docking was the norm we were use to seeing no tails and docking was normal to us. its kind of like removing cats claws, in the uk you would be fined by the rspca for doing that and have the cat taken away from you and just the idea of doing that to a cat makes me feel sick but if your in a country that says its ok its as normal as worming then its not a bad thing to them. well not untill someone says hang on is this really ok to do this? __________________ Facebook group yorkies & small terriers worlwide needing fur-ever homes & deathrow Zac Brandi Suki

10-23-2006, 11:15 AM	#36
Piccolo's mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 778	I'd love to see a pic of an undocked yorkie. Can someone, please, post it ? __________________ Barb & Piccolo If your dog barks and doesn't fit in a bread roll, don't eat it.

10-23-2006, 12:14 PM	#38
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	I think this is probably a subject where we can all agree to disagree. Everyone has their own opinion on this. I prefer the docked tails, because I like the look of the standard yorkie. I don't think my baby resents me for her tail being docked and I'm sure it is no more painful than newborns getting circumsized or getting their ears pierced. Just my 2 cents. But everyone has their own opinions on this matter as different people like different looks. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

10-23-2006, 01:28 PM	#39
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	I love either or. Haven't seen a full tail in person but would love to someday! __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

10-23-2006, 04:38 PM	#40
Silipie23 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 56	Docked tails Shayna doesnt have a docked tail...i had never really seen a yorkie with out a docked tail before her, but (and i am not just saying this becuz shes my baby!) i love the undocked tail and couldnt imagine a puppy with out one! i've never had to clean her after she goes the bathroom...so thats not a problem. Honestly the best part is to see the tail wagging when shes excited and happy...like when i come home from work and she comes running over! There is really nothing better than that!! Here are some pictures of her tail!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Steph, Steve and Shayna

10-23-2006, 11:05 AM	#35
angelee Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burtonsville, MD Posts: 260	I had a female Yorkie for 16 years and her tail wasn't docked...I loved it, so cute. Now I have a male with a docked tail...it's cute but I think they should be left un-docked. I truly feel he was traumatized. He seems so sensitive whenever I touch his little tail. I never had a problem with poop getting stuck to her tail.