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I disagree completely. Don't get me wrong, I think your furbabies are gorgeous with their tails, but I love the docked look, no matter what. I'm kind of offended that you're practically saying your way is better. I'm not trying to pick fights...I'm just sayin'... Also, Yorkies didn't originate in Scotland, they originated in Yorkshire, England. http://zooclub.biz/yorkshire_terrier http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkshire_Terrier http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dog-breed...e-Terrier.html http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=...iginated&meta= |
It is part of the standard and suppose it's what we're all use to. To me it gives an overall balanced look. I love seeing a yorkie prance around the ring with their tail and head up with that look of self importance, defying anyone not to look at them. |
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Now, now ladies, it's just a matter of preferance...I've seen them with undocked tails in the ring here in the USA.....and they don't do well....judges aren't use to it. As for the fall of coat on an undocked tail....it's no difference with a docked tail. You just have to see pics of show dogs over here. The coat on their tails are extemely long. I have one in Specials coat whose tail fringes drag on the floor when he's prancing around the ring, with his tail up. |
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I have both 1 with and 1 without. I really think people just prefer what they are used to. Everyone always compliments Missys swissys tail it realy is cute. But in saying that I realy couldnt picture boots with 1. But i am definitly glad that the practice is banned here, as I didnt have to make for me what I knew would be a hard decision on weither to dock or not on our first litter. |
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Only a breed that was originally used was brought in from Scotland to Yorkshire, England....then perfected to what we have today....Pics or drawings seen of Huttersfield Ben, from england, who is known as the father of the Yorkshire Terrier bears little resemblance to what we have today. |
Yep but does that not mean that the breed does indeed have a scottish heritage to it. |
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Yes and no....a breed of dog used in breeding to what we know today as the YT originated in Scotland.....but the true Yorkshire Terrier is named after the town where the breed was actually perfected. |
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In anycase, there has been some very interesting info shared here...thanks to all who contributed.:) |
I want to also say that Horatio's tail is docked and I love him as much as my girl. I think he looks just as cute. I'm not a fan of docking because I feel it is cruel. I truly feel Horatio was traumatized because he doesn't like me to touch his little tail. I'm letting his fur grow on his tail to give him something more to wag...it's looking so cute. |
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I worked a Peke that was the same way Mardelin, and he didn't have a docked tail, but wouldn't think twice about snapping either. |
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They all have some lil issue....all my show dogs tails are docked, all docked in the same manner and they don't have rear issues....Oh! I might add that her brother and siblings from earlier and subsequent litters have the same issue.....could be in the line.... I've also, seen others that have been pounced on from the rear and have a fear of anyone coming up and touching their rears..... I have ones that are sensitive to the way they are handled when placed in a stack position....don't touch my legs, don't touch my neck, leave my ears alone.....just work around those issues.... |
:aimeeyork I prefer the tail docked. I think it makes a more balanced outline. |
Well its like the baby ear peircing issue. Its PURELY cosmetic, but it doesnt cause much pain and some people just like it. I had my ears peirced as a baby and let me tell you, i really dont remember it and has cause me no psychological issues. lol i earned all my issues on my own :P lol jk. as ceasar (my idol/future husband.. lol jk hes married) sais "dogs live in the moment". as far as preference.. ive always like doggies with docked tails lol i dunno i just like to see those lil stubs wag. |
3 Attachment(s) Oh dear, what debate has been going on here when I am away in my sick-bed, lol :D Still not well, but a few clarifications...... Yorkshire is not a town, lol, but a county.;) I have said in previous threads that the Yorkie was brought from Scotland and bred with others to make a very small - the smaller the better, rat-catching dog for the coal pits of Yorkshire.....that is a well known fact....and the origins of the Yorkshire Terrier are agreed to be Scotland - with input from England, who perfected them for the job they were needed for.;) Hope this helps all the countries who love this wee dog and wonder where it came from....a wee bit of knowledge from the land of it's fathers, lol. As for tail docking - I have to agree it is all down to preferrence, and my three have thankfully never had a problem with a broken tail - so they have been saved from all forms of pain, for any reason. :) They are all happy smiling wee babies at the mo ! See pics...... :animal-pa Debra - falling apart and flamin' sore, and ripped to pieces, BUT STILL HERE ! |
I preferred docked but not nubbed. Gracie has a little nubbin for a tail. London & Dallas's tails are a bit longer and I love it. |
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Your babies are real wee beautys Im glad your feeling better |
my goodness! my baby has her tail and cant imagine her without it shes so expressive, and natural i love it! shes perfect! |
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my lil fart doesn't even have much of a nub thanks to a mindless vet who didn't have a clue. |
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I bet it was the Irish emigrants who took it accross the pond, lol ! :) Feeling sore - so resting just now:( |
3 Attachment(s) Here's those tail pics I promised I would take - trouble is, when you want a waggy tail, they get all offended and keep sitting on them....so then thought what makes them wag the most, and where they won't sit....Yes, Walkies !!! :animal-pa Debra x x x x |
My babies have full tails, that curl over their back like a maltese. I love them with full tails! |
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