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Yorkieluv · 12-07-2005, 02:28 PM

Bitsy is beautiful! The tail suits her so well

ldenise · 12-07-2005, 02:36 PM

kind of on the same lines as .. would you marry a man/woman if he/she didn't have short/long hair?
there are a lot of us on here who doesn't have the akc standard look. and we love our pets every bit as much as any one who has a 'winner'. everyone has their own look and personality.
I personally don't care if my neighbor says "I wouldn't have that dog if you gave it to me, its ugly". (would never happen, by the way). I would just fly back with "I could say the same about your spouse!"

BamaFan121s · 12-07-2005, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ldenise

I personally don't care if my neighbor says "I wouldn't have that dog if you gave it to me, its ugly". (would never happen, by the way). I would just fly back with "I could say the same about your spouse!"

That is funny! I will have to remember that!

BamaFan121s · 12-07-2005, 02:55 PM

What all is said and done here, I will be curious to know how many breeders will be changing their practices due to the poll results, whatever they may be in the end.

Bentley&BitsysMom · 12-07-2005, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

Bitsy is beautiful! The tail suits her so well

Thank you!!!!

I voted and posted on this thread so I could show off Bitsy's beautiful tail. I have never gotten anything but positive comments on Bitsy when I've had her out. I, in no way was trying to sway anyone in one or the other direction....just took advantage of the topic to show off her tail

I understand breed standard, thanks to this forum, but because I do not show dogs, tail or no tail really doesn't matter to me. I think most on here have yorkies that are pet quality and, if I have learned correctly, even the very best breeders don't always produce show quality dogs...but I certainly understand and applaud them for their efforts to produce as close to the yorkie standard as possible

and also their passion and enthusiasm on the topic

Very many people only learn about the breed standard AFTER they have already bought their dog...not all, but many!

Thanks for letting me show off Bitsy's tail

stingray2042 · 12-07-2005, 03:10 PM

I would have still bought Lola if she had a full tail. In fact, the first question I asked the breeder is..."where is her tail?" I was surprised that a small breed would have it's tail docked. But I like her stump now.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 12-07-2005, 05:14 PM

I think this is a perfectly legitimate poll topic and I don't see why anyone would take offense to it???

I do appreciate all of the replies and I don't expect to change any breeders' minds but just show them that SOME people may actually "PREFER" the long tail and they may think twice about putting a pet quality puppy through the unnecessary trauma, especially those who are underweight at birth or not thriving. I think most reputable breeders already do this but some of the newer breeders may even "start a trend".

If we ever develop a "Yorkie PET Standard" to compliment the "Yorkie Show Standard" I am sure it will include a full tail.

PlatinumYorkies · 12-07-2005, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

I think this is a perfectly legitimate poll topic and I don't see why anyone would take offense to it???

I do appreciate all of the replies and I don't expect to change any breeders' minds but just show them that SOME people may actually "PREFER" the long tail and they may think twice about putting a pet quality puppy through the unnecessary trauma, especially those who are underweight at birth or not thriving. I think most reputable breeders already do this but some of the newer breeders may even "start a trend".

If we ever develop a "Yorkie PET Standard" to compliment the "Yorkie Show Standard" I am sure it will include a full tail.

THERE IS NO YORKIE SHOW STANDARD....THERE IS 1 Standard, that applies to all yorkies....Please stop saying that...There are dogs that are born with certain traits that don't quite meet what a particular breeder consider's showable!

y0rkieL0ver · 12-07-2005, 05:28 PM

personally, i would not care either way- i actually feel stupid because i hadnt known prior to YT that they even had their tails docked, i had also thought the same as another poster that they were born with them that short b/c they are a small breed. i dont think un-docked tails detracts from their beauty or anything, so it wouldn't weigh heavily on my decision to get any dog. imo.
but i am just wondering if anyone knows why they dock tails on any breed?

is always purely cosmetic? i thought i had heard that they do it because some dogs [esp. larger breeds] have very strong, powerful tails?

i may be way off, but im just wondering...i also dont see how this poll is offensive? it seems pretty harmless to me. alot less controversial than some other threads, anyway.

Yorksrule · 12-07-2005, 05:38 PM

Docked tail for me & definitely no dewclaws.

3CrazyYorkies · 12-07-2005, 05:48 PM

I have 2 with undocked tails and 1 with a docked tail -- I much prefer the undocked.

YorkieRose · 12-07-2005, 05:52 PM

Michelle...I lOVE Bitsy's tail...she reminds me Jeannie..(I Dream OF Jeannie)
I have never seen a blond tail...wonderful.

Marie · 12-07-2005, 06:10 PM

I like Gucci's docked tail. But in the future if I find a Yorkie with an undocked tail i might consider it. I know the standard calls for docked tails, but if I find a yorkie like Bitsy i will get her without hesitation. I love Bitsy and her tail, too adorable.

MeganS · 12-07-2005, 06:15 PM

I love Tucker's tail docked, but I also love the look of the long tails. I didn't vote because I love it either way.

feminvstr · 12-07-2005, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

If we ever develop a "Yorkie PET Standard" to compliment the "Yorkie Show Standard" I am sure it will include a full tail.

TOY BREED classification
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed standard

no where does it say "show" it is the standard plain and simple why must you always say "pet standard or show standard"

View Poll Results: Would you buy a PET yorkie w/an undocked tail?
Yes	53	69.74%
No	23	30.26%
Voters: 76. You may not vote on this poll

12-07-2005, 02:36 PM	#32
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	kind of on the same lines as .. would you marry a man/woman if he/she didn't have short/long hair? there are a lot of us on here who doesn't have the akc standard look. and we love our pets every bit as much as any one who has a 'winner'. everyone has their own look and personality. I personally don't care if my neighbor says "I wouldn't have that dog if you gave it to me, its ugly". (would never happen, by the way). I would just fly back with "I could say the same about your spouse!" __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

12-07-2005, 05:28 PM	#39
y0rkieL0ver Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Medford, Ma Posts: 865	personally, i would not care either way- i actually feel stupid because i hadnt known prior to YT that they even had their tails docked, i had also thought the same as another poster that they were born with them that short b/c they are a small breed. i dont think un-docked tails detracts from their beauty or anything, so it wouldn't weigh heavily on my decision to get any dog. imo. but i am just wondering if anyone knows why they dock tails on any breed? is always purely cosmetic? i thought i had heard that they do it because some dogs [esp. larger breeds] have very strong, powerful tails? i may be way off, but im just wondering...i also dont see how this poll is offensive? it seems pretty harmless to me. alot less controversial than some other threads, anyway. __________________ To eRr is HuMan, To FoRgiVe, CaNiNe Jackie & Sirius

12-07-2005, 05:38 PM	#40
Yorksrule Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 138	Docked tail for me & definitely no dewclaws. __________________ Linda & all the gang fromThe Yorkie Place

12-07-2005, 05:52 PM	#42
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Bitsy Michelle...I lOVE Bitsy's tail...she reminds me Jeannie..(I Dream OF Jeannie) I have never seen a blond tail...wonderful.

12-07-2005, 02:28 PM	#31
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Bitsy is beautiful! The tail suits her so well

12-07-2005, 02:55 PM	#34
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	What all is said and done here, I will be curious to know how many breeders will be changing their practices due to the poll results, whatever they may be in the end.

12-07-2005, 03:10 PM	#36
stingray2042 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose Posts: 40	I would have still bought Lola if she had a full tail. In fact, the first question I asked the breeder is..."where is her tail?" I was surprised that a small breed would have it's tail docked. But I like her stump now.

12-07-2005, 05:14 PM	#37
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I think this is a perfectly legitimate poll topic and I don't see why anyone would take offense to it??? I do appreciate all of the replies and I don't expect to change any breeders' minds but just show them that SOME people may actually "PREFER" the long tail and they may think twice about putting a pet quality puppy through the unnecessary trauma, especially those who are underweight at birth or not thriving. I think most reputable breeders already do this but some of the newer breeders may even "start a trend". If we ever develop a "Yorkie PET Standard" to compliment the "Yorkie Show Standard" I am sure it will include a full tail.

12-07-2005, 05:48 PM	#41
3CrazyYorkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alberta ... Canada Posts: 583	I have 2 with undocked tails and 1 with a docked tail -- I much prefer the undocked.

12-07-2005, 06:10 PM	#43
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	I like Gucci's docked tail. But in the future if I find a Yorkie with an undocked tail i might consider it. I know the standard calls for docked tails, but if I find a yorkie like Bitsy i will get her without hesitation. I love Bitsy and her tail, too adorable. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

12-07-2005, 06:15 PM	#44
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	I love Tucker's tail docked, but I also love the look of the long tails. I didn't vote because I love it either way. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All