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michiko · 01-14-2007, 02:53 PM

Has anyone docked your yorkie's tail after a few month- a year instead of docking them as they were born?

LunasMomma · 01-14-2007, 03:03 PM

I've read on here that it becomes risky at that late stage

It may not heal properly for some reason, but that's the extent of my memory on that subject

Sorry, I'm not much help

michiko · 01-14-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

I've read on here that it becomes risky at that late stage

It may not heal properly for some reason, but that's the extent of my memory on that subject

Sorry, I'm not much help

I just met someone whose yorkie's tail was not docked and she was about same age as Haruka.. She was going to dock her tail... So I am just wondering... it seems a bit.. hmmm..

Nancy1999 · 01-14-2007, 03:09 PM

I hope she meant a vet was going to do it. It's major surgery if not done in a few days, and I'm not sure a vet would even consider it.
Nancy

michiko · 01-14-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I hope she meant a vet was going to do it. It's major surgery if not done in a few days.
Nancy

ya ya.. i am sure that vet would do it.

Kodak · 01-14-2007, 03:31 PM

Kodaks tail is not cut and he was 3mos old when I got him, the vet would've done it then but not afterwards. Some vets feel there is to much cartalege (if I spelled that right) inside the tail that it's to risky and may not heal properly. By Kodak being tiny his vet didn't think he was going to make it. I told them don't touch the tail or anything till we were sure he was going to be healthy. Even at 3mos when my vet did the 2nd health check, he said he would dock it but I opted not to. I love his tail!

michiko · 01-14-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodak

Kodaks tail is not cut and he was 3mos old when I got him, the vet would've done it then but not afterwards. Some vets feel there is to much cartalege (if I spelled that right) inside the tail that it's to risky and may not heal properly. By Kodak being tiny his vet didn't think he was going to make it. I told them don't touch the tail or anything till we were sure he was going to be healthy. Even at 3mos when my vet did the 2nd health check, he said he would dock it but I opted not to. I love his tail!

I wouldn't mind longer tail.. I just feel that it would be hurtful to dock the tail if the yorkie is older...

TeddyBear · 01-14-2007, 03:43 PM

I have often thought Shylah's tail was docked to long and thought about getting it docked shorter. I used to have a Cocker Spaniel and his tail was docked to long. It looked very odd and I got a lot of bad comments on what it did look like (being the tan color of the dog) and they weren't good. So I did get his tail re-docked and he did fine. Just had a gauze bandaid on the back end for a few weeks. I think I got him neutered at the same time. But I love Shylah's tail because it is like a propeller when she is happy and excited to see us. I would hate to loose that!! And I have seen all kinds of yorkies with short, medium and long tails. WHO CARES!

Kodak · 01-14-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by michiko

I wouldn't mind longer tail.. I just feel that it would be hurtful to dock the tail if the yorkie is older...

Yep, they told me it would hurt him as he got older, it would be like surgery then. They will do some Rottweilers and German Shepards but prefer not to do the smaller dogs.

chachi · 01-14-2007, 03:47 PM

I heard if you dont do it a few days after they are born it is like an amputation

michiko · 01-14-2007, 03:54 PM

That is really awful then!!

It doesn't sound like its worth.

Nancy1999 · 01-14-2007, 04:10 PM

I think we will be seeing more undocked tails since many states are requiring vets to do the initial docking and some breeders won't pay for it.
Nancy

sweetr72 · 01-14-2007, 06:30 PM

Reece has a long tail and I love his little wagger hehe..

Dawn

RRC · 01-14-2007, 07:01 PM

Jazz's tail has a little area at the tip that isn't straight- it points down at an angle from the rest of his little tail. It doesn't seem to bother him, and he wags it up a storm.

fancydarlin · 01-14-2007, 07:17 PM

my friend is a vettech, and she said it is considered surgery after the pup is over 5 days old. i get my pups docked and dewclawed when they are 3 days old. my last litter cost $88 to get 5 pups done, and i was given a 10 pound bag of puppy food for coming in!

for docking the tail later, depending on age and weight of the dog, a blood workup might have to be done for anethesia purposes. i have been asking around about getting tail and claws done and it averages about $150 here in federal way.

01-14-2007, 02:53 PM	#1
michiko The Yorkie Sitter Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,350	Docking tail? Has anyone docked your yorkie's tail after a few month- a year instead of docking them as they were born? __________________ Michiko (Ethicist) and Haruka(Fragrance of Spring Flowers) [/URL][/COLOR]

01-14-2007, 03:03 PM	#2
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I've read on here that it becomes risky at that late stage It may not heal properly for some reason, but that's the extent of my memory on that subject Sorry, I'm not much help __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

01-14-2007, 03:31 PM	#6
Kodak And Lil Sister Kamari Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,438	Kodaks tail is not cut and he was 3mos old when I got him, the vet would've done it then but not afterwards. Some vets feel there is to much cartalege (if I spelled that right) inside the tail that it's to risky and may not heal properly. By Kodak being tiny his vet didn't think he was going to make it. I told them don't touch the tail or anything till we were sure he was going to be healthy. Even at 3mos when my vet did the 2nd health check, he said he would dock it but I opted not to. I love his tail! __________________ I'm In Love With 2 Yorkies! http://www.myspace.com/studkodak http://www.dogster.com/dogs/548996

01-14-2007, 03:43 PM	#8
TeddyBear Hey Cutie! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,677	tail docking I have often thought Shylah's tail was docked to long and thought about getting it docked shorter. I used to have a Cocker Spaniel and his tail was docked to long. It looked very odd and I got a lot of bad comments on what it did look like (being the tan color of the dog) and they weren't good. So I did get his tail re-docked and he did fine. Just had a gauze bandaid on the back end for a few weeks. I think I got him neutered at the same time. But I love Shylah's tail because it is like a propeller when she is happy and excited to see us. I would hate to loose that!! And I have seen all kinds of yorkies with short, medium and long tails. WHO CARES! __________________ Love, Leigh, Starsky and Shylah: You can never get enough Yorkie kisses!!! Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverYorkies/

01-14-2007, 03:47 PM	#10
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I heard if you dont do it a few days after they are born it is like an amputation __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-14-2007, 03:09 PM	#4
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I hope she meant a vet was going to do it. It's major surgery if not done in a few days, and I'm not sure a vet would even consider it. Nancy

01-14-2007, 03:54 PM	#11
michiko The Yorkie Sitter Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,350	That is really awful then!! It doesn't sound like its worth. __________________ Michiko (Ethicist) and Haruka(Fragrance of Spring Flowers) [/URL][/COLOR]

01-14-2007, 04:10 PM	#12
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I think we will be seeing more undocked tails since many states are requiring vets to do the initial docking and some breeders won't pay for it. Nancy

01-14-2007, 06:30 PM	#13
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Reece has a long tail and I love his little wagger hehe.. Dawn

01-14-2007, 07:01 PM	#14
RRC Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Posts: 196	Jazz's tail has a little area at the tip that isn't straight- it points down at an angle from the rest of his little tail. It doesn't seem to bother him, and he wags it up a storm.

01-14-2007, 07:17 PM	#15
fancydarlin Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 36	tail docking my friend is a vettech, and she said it is considered surgery after the pup is over 5 days old. i get my pups docked and dewclawed when they are 3 days old. my last litter cost $88 to get 5 pups done, and i was given a 10 pound bag of puppy food for coming in! for docking the tail later, depending on age and weight of the dog, a blood workup might have to be done for anethesia purposes. i have been asking around about getting tail and claws done and it averages about $150 here in federal way. __________________ 5 new puppies born on newyears!