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Yorkiedaze · 09-30-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ocmommyof2

I am new around here, but I do have a question. My new baby girl Delilah had her tail docked by her breeder at 4 days old. They took off pretty much the whole tail! Now she looks as if she doesn't even have a tail at all...I can feel what seems like a marble size tail and that's it. I love her no matter what, but I am bummed that I will never see her wag her tail. Anyone else have a similar situation??

My Azrael has a little tail and has never wagged it. She doesn't even wag her bottom. I'm sure your little girl will wag her whole back-side.

kezza · 09-30-2007, 01:08 PM

I don't agree with docking tails at all, they should be left as nature intended, dogs use their tails to express their mood and for balance..it's such a shame that it is still done...unfortunately my Heidi already had her tail docked when i got her....i'm soooo happy that my little girl Pixie has her full tail..i love it! and she's brilliant at balancing and 'dancing' on her back legs! it's a joy to see.

MissSophie · 09-30-2007, 01:16 PM

Ours has a tail that is about 1/2 inch. It isn't much. But we have noticed that every time we take her for grooming, the groomer leaves lots of hair on her tail. We have never asked them to do it, but they must feel sorry for her. So she can wag her tail, and we can tell every time.

lara2913 · 09-30-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kezza

I don't agree with docking tails at all, they should be left as nature intended, dogs use their tails to express their mood and for balance..it's such a shame that it is still done...unfortunately my Heidi already had her tail docked when i got her....i'm soooo happy that my little girl Pixie has her full tail..i love it! and she's brilliant at balancing and 'dancing' on her back legs! it's a joy to see.

Completly agree

MyFairLacy · 09-30-2007, 02:04 PM

I love the look of the docked tail. I know in Europe it is illegal to dock tails though...hopefully it will never become illegal in the US. All my yorkies will always have docked tails as it is the AKC standard and I prefer that look

ocmommyof2 · 09-30-2007, 03:22 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Here is my baby Delilah...

Txgurl06 · 09-30-2007, 03:23 PM

either way is fine to me!

Itspuppyluv · 09-30-2007, 08:08 PM

What she is lacking in tail she makes up for in face. She is adorable!!!
My old yorkie used to wag his whole butt. It's the cutest thing.

sweetr72 · 09-30-2007, 08:26 PM

What an adorable girl!! I LOVE that first photo...that picture should be framed!!

Dawn

lara2913 · 09-30-2007, 11:17 PM

I find it difficult to stomach that somebody can justify mutilating a dog because they prefer the look of a docked tail. Cosmetic abuse. Very sad IMO.

Heather Taylor · 10-01-2007, 03:38 AM

We laugh at Chloe when she gets excited. Hubby used to tell her to "wag the nub". He felt sorry for her being docked! She gets SO excited when he tells her this that she wags her whole back end. He calls it "wagging the dog". That tickles her and makes her wag harder. It's so much fun to see!

pepe mint · 10-01-2007, 04:41 AM

maggie's tail was done very short. she has a small nub but not much. the only reason i can ever see it is because i let the hair grow really long on it

so when she does wag, i can see the hair wag LOL

your baby is precious

WELCOME TO YT!!!!!!!!!

adorame · 10-01-2007, 04:44 AM

My parents have one of their girls that tail was docked to short too. Nellee just wags her whole little rear end

She was their first yorkie and my mom said she knew the tail was supposed to be longer but she looked too cute when they went to look at her they could not pass her up.

FL Tink · 10-01-2007, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissSophie

Ours has a tail that is about 1/2 inch. It isn't much. But we have noticed that every time we take her for grooming, the groomer leaves lots of hair on her tail. We have never asked them to do it, but they must feel sorry for her. So she can wag her tail, and we can tell every time.

awwww how sweet

TinyBit · 10-01-2007, 05:23 AM

I think the pictures of your Delilah is simply adorable!!!
Tail or not.
I have three yorkies all docked and one Chorkie undocked. I love them all.

09-30-2007, 01:08 PM	#17
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	I don't agree with docking tails at all, they should be left as nature intended, dogs use their tails to express their mood and for balance..it's such a shame that it is still done...unfortunately my Heidi already had her tail docked when i got her....i'm soooo happy that my little girl Pixie has her full tail..i love it! and she's brilliant at balancing and 'dancing' on her back legs! it's a joy to see. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

09-30-2007, 01:16 PM	#18
MissSophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 807 Blog Entries: 1	Ours has a tail that is about 1/2 inch. It isn't much. But we have noticed that every time we take her for grooming, the groomer leaves lots of hair on her tail. We have never asked them to do it, but they must feel sorry for her. So she can wag her tail, and we can tell every time. __________________ Sophie's Mom :

09-30-2007, 02:04 PM	#20
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I love the look of the docked tail. I know in Europe it is illegal to dock tails though...hopefully it will never become illegal in the US. All my yorkies will always have docked tails as it is the AKC standard and I prefer that look __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

09-30-2007, 03:22 PM	#21
ocmommyof2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 234	Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Here is my baby Delilah... Attached Thumbnails __________________ ocmommyof2 Love my Delilah , Joey , and Madison

09-30-2007, 08:08 PM	#23
Itspuppyluv Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,277	What she is lacking in tail she makes up for in face. She is adorable!!! My old yorkie used to wag his whole butt. It's the cutest thing. __________________ Erin & Gus Gus You lost me at stay! "He is a good heart and a kind soul, and an angel on four feet." MW

09-30-2007, 03:23 PM	#22
Txgurl06 RIP Skoshi! Love You Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita falls,tx Posts: 3,383	either way is fine to me!

09-30-2007, 08:26 PM	#24
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	What an adorable girl!! I LOVE that first photo...that picture should be framed!! Dawn

09-30-2007, 11:17 PM	#25
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	I find it difficult to stomach that somebody can justify mutilating a dog because they prefer the look of a docked tail. Cosmetic abuse. Very sad IMO. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

10-01-2007, 03:38 AM	#26
Heather Taylor Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 104	We laugh at Chloe when she gets excited. Hubby used to tell her to "wag the nub". He felt sorry for her being docked! She gets SO excited when he tells her this that she wags her whole back end. He calls it "wagging the dog". That tickles her and makes her wag harder. It's so much fun to see!

10-01-2007, 04:41 AM	#27
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	maggie's tail was done very short. she has a small nub but not much. the only reason i can ever see it is because i let the hair grow really long on it so when she does wag, i can see the hair wag LOL your baby is precious WELCOME TO YT!!!!!!!!! __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog

10-01-2007, 04:44 AM	#28
adorame YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,312 Blog Entries: 1	My parents have one of their girls that tail was docked to short too. Nellee just wags her whole little rear end She was their first yorkie and my mom said she knew the tail was supposed to be longer but she looked too cute when they went to look at her they could not pass her up.

10-01-2007, 05:23 AM	#30
TinyBit It's a Yorkie Thing Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Walton KS Posts: 1,529 Blog Entries: 1	I think the pictures of your Delilah is simply adorable!!! Tail or not. I have three yorkies all docked and one Chorkie undocked. I love them all. __________________ Loving Gizmo, Teddy, Duchess,and Faith : In Memory of My Duke of York 7-24-06 ~6-21-07 and Victorian Lacie Pearl 3-1-07 ~ 4-22-11