Would you Buy a PET Yorkie with an undocked tail? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

SoCalyorkiLvr · 12-07-2005, 10:28 AM

This is a hot topic....

and in an effort to help the breeders decide whether to dock the tails of their puppies (especially when they are too small to show or are only for pet)I thought a poll would help to see how many of you would buy a
pet yorkie with an undocked tail.

Please notice I am restricting this to a PET yorkie since I know show people would not buy an undocked yorkie expecting to show it.

PlatinumYorkies · 12-07-2005, 10:36 AM

I want the breed standard...be it cosmetic, or preference

Latuya · 12-07-2005, 10:43 AM

I personally like the docked look but It would make a difference to me. The yorkie is a very beautiful breed of dog,,,,, tail or no tail.

JCarlson2004 · 12-07-2005, 10:43 AM

I love the docked look. I love my Tia's little nubby tail -- it's so precious. I would only buy a Yorkie w/ a docked tail.

rrosenberry · 12-07-2005, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latuya

I personally like the docked look but It would make a difference to me. The yorkie is a very beautiful breed of dog,,,,, tail or no tail.

same here.

sondra2004 · 12-07-2005, 11:03 AM

My baby has a docked tail it looks so cute.But If I had to do it again NO ! I think it causes the puppy unnecessary pain.I didnt think of this when I got my pup from the breeder.

hle_625 · 12-07-2005, 11:09 AM

IMO i dont think that it really matters if your dog has a docked tail or not. I would buy a yorkie if it had 3 legs, as long as the dog is taken care of and you love it, it shouldnt matter what it looks like!

txshopper73 · 12-07-2005, 11:10 AM

Didn't read all the details but just by going on the title, I'd have to say, that no, I would not. Many people out there are so use to seeing a yorkie with a docked tail that if they saw one with a full tail, they'd question it's purity. They may think it's a cute mixed breed dog. Are they stupid, no, but in the dark about what a yorkie would look like with a full tail. Then, you'd have people coming on here saying how offended they were because someone questioned the pureness of their dog. I don't think there's anything wrong with a full tail. It's not for me but I'm not going to slam someone that has one.

BamaFan121s · 12-07-2005, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

I don't think there's anything wrong with a full tail. It's not for me but I'm not going to slam someone that has one.

Well said. I wouldn't either...unless I planned on having it done myself later on.

chachi · 12-07-2005, 11:18 AM

I like the look of a docked tail but if there was a puppy I wanted with an undocked tail I would get it.

YorkieRose · 12-07-2005, 11:33 AM

If I wanted a pet..or even a breed quality,I would not let a little thing like a tail prevent me from buying it.
Unfortunately, a few stud client in Md did not dock litters an had a hard time placing their pups for a fair price. For some reason potential buyers looked at it as a opportunity to get a ver cheap puppy..then have it's tail docked..which I am not in favor of..if it is there, leave it alone.

feminvstr · 12-07-2005, 11:43 AM

well I see a dead horse has been given mouth to mouth and survives, I only hope its not a long, slow death. This topic has been beat to death over and over and over again.

A poll will NOT influence responsible breeders NOT to dock tails. This has been stated repeatedly, as long as AKC standard calls for tail docking it will be done! Pet quality or show quality makes no difference, a well bred Yorkie should be the best example of the breed standard!

StewiesMom · 12-07-2005, 11:51 AM

Sure I would. Why not?

Yorkieluv · 12-07-2005, 11:57 AM

Miko has a docked tail, but I wouldn't be opposed to buying a yorkie with an undocked tail at all...I think they look cute with the tail

LvLaila · 12-07-2005, 11:58 AM

Laila has a docked tail, and it is adorable. This is my first Yorkie and I have never breed them, I didn't even realize they 'docked' the tails. I thought they just came short? I am very well educated on Yorkies now, but the tail thing I didn't realize. I would have preferred a long tail if given the choice to make, I always prefer things that are unaltered and natural. I keep Laila's tail hair long in order to make her tail appear longer... all my friends love her fluffy little tail. I would only prefer the undocked not to put them through the unnecessary pain of surgery.

Does anyone have a picture of a Yorkie with an undocked tail to show us?

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12-07-2005, 10:28 AM	#1
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Would you Buy a PET Yorkie with an undocked tail? This is a hot topic.... and in an effort to help the breeders decide whether to dock the tails of their puppies (especially when they are too small to show or are only for pet)I thought a poll would help to see how many of you would buy a pet yorkie with an undocked tail. Please notice I am restricting this to a PET yorkie since I know show people would not buy an undocked yorkie expecting to show it.

12-07-2005, 10:36 AM	#2
PlatinumYorkies Monte, Mone't's Joy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 3,009	I want the breed standard...be it cosmetic, or preference __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."!! **Mone't Mom 2 Monte**

12-07-2005, 10:43 AM	#3
Latuya YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rialto CA Posts: 3,243	I personally like the docked look but It would make a difference to me. The yorkie is a very beautiful breed of dog,,,,, tail or no tail. __________________ Monica, Proud mom of Gus who is forever missed! And new mom to Leiloni Gus's Dogster page

12-07-2005, 10:43 AM	#4
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	I love the docked look. I love my Tia's little nubby tail -- it's so precious. I would only buy a Yorkie w/ a docked tail. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

12-07-2005, 11:03 AM	#6
sondra2004 Mommy's Love Bugs Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Virginia! Posts: 1,670	My baby has a docked tail it looks so cute.But If I had to do it again NO ! I think it causes the puppy unnecessary pain.I didnt think of this when I got my pup from the breeder.

12-07-2005, 11:09 AM	#7
hle_625 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,637	IMO i dont think that it really matters if your dog has a docked tail or not. I would buy a yorkie if it had 3 legs, as long as the dog is taken care of and you love it, it shouldnt matter what it looks like! __________________ Heather, Chloe Lynn and Daisy May

12-07-2005, 11:10 AM	#8
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Didn't read all the details but just by going on the title, I'd have to say, that no, I would not. Many people out there are so use to seeing a yorkie with a docked tail that if they saw one with a full tail, they'd question it's purity. They may think it's a cute mixed breed dog. Are they stupid, no, but in the dark about what a yorkie would look like with a full tail. Then, you'd have people coming on here saying how offended they were because someone questioned the pureness of their dog. I don't think there's anything wrong with a full tail. It's not for me but I'm not going to slam someone that has one. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

12-07-2005, 11:18 AM	#10
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I like the look of a docked tail but if there was a puppy I wanted with an undocked tail I would get it. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-07-2005, 11:33 AM	#11
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	If I wanted a pet..or even a breed quality,I would not let a little thing like a tail prevent me from buying it. Unfortunately, a few stud client in Md did not dock litters an had a hard time placing their pups for a fair price. For some reason potential buyers looked at it as a opportunity to get a ver cheap puppy..then have it's tail docked..which I am not in favor of..if it is there, leave it alone.

12-07-2005, 11:43 AM	#12
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	well I see a dead horse has been given mouth to mouth and survives, I only hope its not a long, slow death. This topic has been beat to death over and over and over again. A poll will NOT influence responsible breeders NOT to dock tails. This has been stated repeatedly, as long as AKC standard calls for tail docking it will be done! Pet quality or show quality makes no difference, a well bred Yorkie should be the best example of the breed standard! __________________ Kimberly

12-07-2005, 11:51 AM	#13
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	Sure I would. Why not? __________________ Kristy & Stewie

12-07-2005, 11:57 AM	#14
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Miko has a docked tail, but I wouldn't be opposed to buying a yorkie with an undocked tail at all...I think they look cute with the tail

12-07-2005, 11:58 AM	#15
LvLaila YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 266	Laila has a docked tail, and it is adorable. This is my first Yorkie and I have never breed them, I didn't even realize they 'docked' the tails. I thought they just came short? I am very well educated on Yorkies now, but the tail thing I didn't realize. I would have preferred a long tail if given the choice to make, I always prefer things that are unaltered and natural. I keep Laila's tail hair long in order to make her tail appear longer... all my friends love her fluffy little tail. I would only prefer the undocked not to put them through the unnecessary pain of surgery. Does anyone have a picture of a Yorkie with an undocked tail to show us? __________________ Love my Little Laila!