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Gypsy & Me · 05-13-2007, 11:23 AM

Just wondering how many people had Yorkie's whose tails haven't been docked... it's now illegal in the UK to dock tails, except some circulmstances...

So, tell me about your dogs tails....

Rhapsody · 05-13-2007, 11:27 AM

My Rhapsody has a full tail. I love it; it's so expressive. Tiger's tail is docked, and Ocean's is also.

Here's a picture of Rhapsody and her tail from yesterday.

Gypsy & Me · 05-13-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhapsody

My Rhapsody has a full tail. I love it; it's so expressive. Tiger's tail is docked, and Ocean's is also.

Here's a picture of Rhapsody and her tail from yesterday.

Awww, I love Yorkie's with tails now... all our previous Yorkie's had docked tails and since it's been made illegal over here we have pups with tails... people are amazed they have tails! lol

wemple2 · 05-13-2007, 11:32 AM

Winston's is docked, and so was Spencer's, both done already before we got them. I love the look, and I have always thought of Yorkies as having docked tails, but I've seen many that still have long tails, and I have to admit they're awfully cute...it's hard to wag that little stump.

Dior'sMom · 05-13-2007, 11:35 AM

Dior tail is docked. I think its really cute. but i love the long tail also.

Luckyone · 05-13-2007, 11:41 AM

Bella's isn't docked and I won't have it done.

Why do they do it anyways?

xnatalie · 05-13-2007, 11:45 AM

Mika's tail is docked. Just my opinion, I don't like the way Yorkies look with tails. They're so little, and the tail is so big, I think it looks funny.. I don't mean to offend anyone.

Gypsy & Me · 05-13-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by xnatalie

Mika's tail is docked. Just my opinion, I don't like the way Yorkies look with tails. They're so little, and the tail is so big, I think it looks funny.. I don't mean to offend anyone.

I was of the same opinion untill my Mum got Ellie and I got Gypsy... Our two definately suit their tails and I know Yorkie's have so many facial expressions but with her tail too you can you can tell so much more about what they are thinking...

Here's Gypsy with her "Funny" looking tail at 16wks and 6mnths...

Gypsy & Me · 05-13-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckyone

Bella's isn't docked and I won't have it done.

Why do they do it anyways?

Years ago you had to pay tax on dogs unless your dog was a working dog, working dogs were exempt from tax so people started doing it so they wouldn't have to pay. Docking was thought to have been done to increase a dog’s speed, prevention of damage in dog fights, prevention of back injury and rabies prevention! Animal welfare wasn't the same as it is now... The most common reasons now a days is to avoid tail damage from bushes and brambles, etc, hygiene and maintaining breed standards.

jrsygal37 · 05-13-2007, 12:11 PM

All but my Tia have docked tails. Personally, if I had been given the choice I would have kept their tails intact. I think it's a cruel thing to do and feel that the U.S. should follow in the foot steps of the U.K. and make it illegal. Just my oppinion. Elaine

Rhapsody · 05-13-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by xnatalie

Mika's tail is docked. Just my opinion, I don't like the way Yorkies look with tails. They're so little, and the tail is so big, I think it looks funny.. I don't mean to offend anyone.

No offense taken.

I definately think it's a preference/opinion thing. . . no right or wrong.

Rhapsody · 05-13-2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gypsy & Me

Years ago you had to pay tax on dogs unless your dog was a working dog, working dogs were exempt from tax so people started doing it so they wouldn't have to pay. Docking was thought to have been done to increase a dog’s speed, prevention of damage in dog fights, prevention of back injury and rabies prevention! Animal welfare wasn't the same as it is now... The most common reasons now a days is to avoid tail damage from bushes and brambles, etc, hygiene and maintaining breed standards.

I didn't know that -- very interesting. . .

Gypsy & Me · 05-13-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhapsody

I didn't know that -- very interesting. . .

I learnt it on the tv show for Crufts about the tax...

Luckyone · 05-13-2007, 02:03 PM

interesting to know.

So why do they clip ears on some breeds? Some similar reason?

Gypsy & Me · 05-13-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckyone

interesting to know.

So why do they clip ears on some breeds? Some similar reason?

I believe it's to make ears that are floppy to grow upright and it's believed that floppy ears are prone to ear infections. If someone knows otherwise please correct me...

Seems common but to me, (my personal opinion), it's cruel whatever reason it's done!

View Poll Results: Is Your Dogs Tail Docked?
Yes, was bought with tail already docked	43	72.88%
Yes, was bought with tail already docked but would of prefered it long	5	8.47%
Yes, I made the choice to have their tail docked	2	3.39%
No, I prefer Yorkie's with tails	3	5.08%
No, I think it's cruel	5	8.47%
No	4	6.78%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

05-13-2007, 11:23 AM	#1
Gypsy & Me lovin my girls Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 9,342	Docked Tails Just wondering how many people had Yorkie's whose tails haven't been docked... it's now illegal in the UK to dock tails, except some circulmstances... So, tell me about your dogs tails.... __________________ Vicky - Gypsy, Kayla & Amelia Grace's Mummy Follow Yodi's Adventure! Where In The World Is Yodi? Petitioning For ERFW

05-13-2007, 11:32 AM	#4
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Winston's is docked, and so was Spencer's, both done already before we got them. I love the look, and I have always thought of Yorkies as having docked tails, but I've seen many that still have long tails, and I have to admit they're awfully cute...it's hard to wag that little stump. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

05-13-2007, 11:35 AM	#5
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,900	Dior tail is docked. I think its really cute. but i love the long tail also. __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior

05-13-2007, 11:41 AM	#6
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,133	Bella's isn't docked and I won't have it done. Why do they do it anyways? __________________ Bella http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539922

05-13-2007, 11:45 AM	#7
xnatalie Lovin' My Mika-Monster Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,462	Mika's tail is docked. Just my opinion, I don't like the way Yorkies look with tails. They're so little, and the tail is so big, I think it looks funny.. I don't mean to offend anyone. __________________ Mika & Ollie

05-13-2007, 12:11 PM	#10
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	I think that the U.S. should follow in the footsteps of the U.K. All but my Tia have docked tails. Personally, if I had been given the choice I would have kept their tails intact. I think it's a cruel thing to do and feel that the U.S. should follow in the foot steps of the U.K. and make it illegal. Just my oppinion. Elaine

05-13-2007, 02:03 PM	#14
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,133	interesting to know. So why do they clip ears on some breeds? Some similar reason? __________________ Bella http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539922