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docking tails why do alot of yorkies have docked tails? Is it a health problem or just to do with a 'look'. Ive got a 6month old pup and i love her lill tail!:aimeeyork |
in england docking of tails is illegal. here in usa it is legal. since a lot of the members here are in the usa, you will see more docking of tails. it is a look and to show yorkshire terriers in the usa, the tails must be docked. in hunting dogs, they dock for health reasons. while the dogs are out in the wilderness, their tails can be cut and cause an infection. there is a very small vein in the tail so if they get cut, it takes longer to heal....hence docking the tail instead of risking getting an infection. if i am wrong on this, i am sure someone will correct me but i believe i am correct |
My first Yorkie's tail was not docked and I loved her tail. I'm not a fan of docking...I wish it was illegal here like in England. You should show us her tail pic. ;) |
i am so glad that it is NOT illegal. romeo's tail is docked and i prefer that look over a long tail. in my area i have never seen a yorkie with a tail. |
I love yorkies with full tails...In today's day and age, I believe it is purely a cosmetic thing that they dock tails here in the USA. Post some pictures of your baby's full tail, I think they're sooo cute! |
I realize in Europe, the practice is illegal. Who knows, maybe it will be here one day as well. For the time being though, the standard as set by the AKC still calls for a docked tail. Generally breeders strive to meet the standard, tail included, so they are still docked.:) Hope this answers your question. |
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All my three Yorkshire Terriers have the tails God gave them...:) If you have never seen one, I hope you get the chance very soon. From the place where all Yorkies originated, SCOTLAND...here is how the happy Yorkies wag their tails and show off the lovely fall of hair.....not a very good pic, but a wee bit on view here with Tara who is nearly 7. Look what you are missing : |
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I hope my post doesn't offend anyone ... it's just my honest opinion. |
1 Attachment(s) My Kodak has his tail, but Kamari's was cut when I got her. I love to see his tail wagging, it's so cute. |
I'm used to dock tails (I've had a few cockers). There's pros and cons to it. So, imo it's a personal choice unless showing. :) |
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Highland Yorkies, your babies are beautiful!!!! |
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Highlandyorkies, your yorkies in the picture with their tails are cute with beautiful coats.:aimeeyork |
I prefer the look of the docked tails |
When we picked Louie up the lady said that of we wanted his tail docked we would have to go to a "private vet", I think he looks cute with it, I think if he wasn't mean't to have it he wouldn't have been born with it, saying that I have seen Y/T without and they look cute too |
I prefer the docked tail for several reasons...okay, just two really. It looks cute and when her hair is long we have enough trouble as it is, come potty time. But thank goodness the responsibility fell on the groomer, because I doubt I'd be able to have that done to her. Ouch. :( |
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In answer to the question of do they curl or not, well all of my Yorkies have a gentle curl upwards in their tails, but it doesn't go right up over their backs, they can be down or raised up, and that is when you see the full flowing long hair of the two colours - steel blue and tan, all intermingled and beautiful. Their tails are heaven and very beautiful - when they wag they are amazing and create quite a cooling breeze !!! If this thread is still up I will try and get some pics of my babies' tails !:D :animal-pa Debra x x x x |
I think just about all the members here love yorkies, tails docked or not...But its just a personal preference as to whether or not we here in the US want our yorkies to fit into the AKC standard or not... |
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Now I'm not picking on you, just speaking to your post. The difference in the 2 countries. In the UK the yorkies are shown with their tail down, supposedly to show a balanced yorkie....in the US the yorkies are shown with their tail higher than the back.....anywhere from 12 o'clock to about 2 o'clock....also for a balanced look, however the tail is docked.....both are done for the same reason, just differences. Also, speaking to top breeders over there across the pond......they are not real happy about not being able to dock as they are having higher instances of the thinner yorkie tail being broken. |
Hmm...that is very interesting. Now I don't know how easy it is for a Yorkie to break it's tail, because I've never had one with a tail, but if it is pretty easy (I know it is for some breeds) the thought that the show career of a great dog being ended by a tail injury is interesting. That would really be unfortunate. Very thought provoking... |
Weird. When I saw the title of this thread, I thought it would be full of posts about how it's cruel to dock tails. I don't think I've seen one post yet making this argument. Interesting. |
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There was an article posted in Yorkie Club Magazine (European based Magazine) about this problem.... I've also seen it myself, when a tail has been left undocked due to the puppies size being too small when docking time (3-5 days).....litter mates playing around too hard, breaking injuring the tail. I'm not sure if this will have any affect on it detering the docking practice in the US, but it is something that breeder/exhibitors ponder over..... |
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:thumbup: Here's my :twocents:. I've had both docked and undocked. I've also seen how easy it is for those finely boned tails to break. It's not pretty. It's a permanent "kink" in the tail. It's also very painfull and takes quite awhile to heal. We've had Maltese, ShihTzu & Chi in the family and none have had such a thin boned tail as our Yorkies. |
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When Chloe gets happy or excited, my husband coos to her "Wag the nub!" It goes a million miles an hour. I like the docked tail, but in all honesty, because I'm not a breeder or a show person, I think I like it because my gorgeous baby came that way. If I'd gotten her with a full tail, I'd probably prefer that. I love her just the way she is! ADORABLE~ But great calm and logical points on both sides. |
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I don't have a preference. Conner's tail came docked, but I would take an undocked tail as well. |
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I agree. I love the docked look. |
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