Questions about removing dew claws & tail docking.

[Lou]

Thanks Kezza.
Your consideration is very much appreciatedl I thought I would probably take a little heat from my query but everyone is being very considerate. I just can't make up my mind.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Lou

Thanks Kezza.
Your consideration is very much appreciatedl I thought I would probably take a little heat from my query but everyone is being very considerate. I just can't make up my mind.

I prefer the docked tail also, but it would be very difficult for me to put Ellie through a tail amputation after the bones have hardened. I don't think I would do it, but thankfully hers is docked, so I don't have to choose.

She has her dewclaws and is keeping them.
It isn't as healthy but I won't put her through removing them now.

I'm sorry you have to make this decision.
Maybe talk to four or five vets that don't have a problem docking tails when the dog is 3-5 days old and see how they feel about it? How long is recovery? What are the complications?

Honestly though, since YorkieRose has heard of it being done and it wasn't a problem, maybe it is no big deal to just go through with it.

[kezza]

Originally Posted by Lou

Thanks Kezza.
Your consideration is very much appreciatedl I thought I would probably take a little heat from my query but everyone is being very considerate. I just can't make up my mind.

No problem..tails have been docked for years whether i like it or not..you are not the first and you wont be the last to dock...I just hope it is banned there eventually as it is here..theres no point in me getting upset on here and turning this into one of those heated threads that will just get locked by admin...I just hope you take into consideration some of the views expressed here and think it through very carefully..it WILL be traumatic for your pup and the healing process will be lengthy..

[Marina]

I would never put my baby through that kind of pain for no reason. I agree that it is easier to heal when they havent fully developed and are so young. I could understannd the dew claws if you say there can be problems with them. But I wonder if they would still have problems if you trimmed the nails regularly.

[artie merlino]

I Love Yorkie's and I prefer Docked Tails and no Dewclaws and I like the AKC Standard, for what ever reason that is the Standard! I have had the experience of Breeding and I never questioned any one to see what they prefered, when they were going to purchase one of my puppies. Only b/c I felt it was my responsibility as the Breeder to have it done! When I bought Artie & Abigail (specifically to Breed them) I did'nt think I had a choice b/c that was the AKC Standard? That's what I expected them to look like.
At this point I would say to get the dewclaws removed but I would'nt have the Tail Docked b/c it's too late (too old) to get it done. I would definetly have your Vet. use Laser Surgery if possible? I would never put my Dogs through any un-necessary Vet. proceedures, at this point it sounds like you just want it done for the sake of Vanity/Looks? Why did'nt your Breeder have it done within the first 3 days? That doesn't seem right that you have this dilema. Good Luck in your decision!

[Lou]

Originally Posted by artie merlino

I Love Yorkie's and I prefer Docked Tails and no Dewclaws and I like the AKC Standard, for what ever reason that is the Standard! I have had the experience of Breeding and I never questioned any one to see what they prefered, when they were going to purchase one of my puppies. Only b/c I felt it was my responsibility as the Breeder to have it done! When I bought Artie & Abigail (specifically to Breed them) I did'nt think I had a choice b/c that was the AKC Standard? That's what I expected them to look like.
At this point I would say to get the dewclaws removed but I would'nt have the Tail Docked b/c it's too late (too old) to get it done. I would definetly have your Vet. use Laser Surgery if possible? I would never put my Dogs through any un-necessary Vet. proceedures, at this point it sounds like you just want it done for the sake of Vanity/Looks? Why did'nt your Breeder have it done within the first 3 days? That doesn't seem right that you have this dilema. Good Luck in your decision!

I arranged to purchase Skeeter before he was even conceived. He is Adie's 1/2 brother. The breeder asked me if I wanted his tail docked and I told her yes, but for some reason she thought I said no. She sent me regular pictures of him but I didn't see his tail til he was a good 4 weeks old and by then too late. I decided at that point that I would keep the tail as, like many of you, I didn't want to put him through an amputation just because of the way he looks. I am embarrassed to say that the whole issue about his tail stems from my feelings.

You guys have convinced me that I need to change my own attitude and not his tail. I do love the little guy and if I didn't I guess I wouldn't worry about the issue so much. So Skeeter will be keeping his tail.
I think he will be keeping his dew claws too unless he has a problem with them. we take our dogs to the groomer every 6 weeks so his nails are kept well trimmed. He will not, however, be keeping his testicles. LOL
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[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by Lou

I arranged to purchase Skeeter before he was even conceived. He is Adie's 1/2 brother. The breeder asked me if I wanted his tail docked and I told her yes, but for some reason she thought I said no. She sent me regular pictures of him but I didn't see his tail til he was a good 4 weeks old and by then too late. I decided at that point that I would keep the tail as, like many of you, I didn't want to put him through an amputation just because of the way he looks. I am embarrassed to say that the whole issue about his tail stems from my feelings.

You guys have convinced me that I need to change my own attitude and not his tail. I do love the little guy and if I didn't I guess I wouldn't worry about the issue so much. So Skeeter will be keeping his tail.
I think he will be keeping his dew claws too unless he has a problem with them. we take our dogs to the groomer every 6 weeks so his nails are kept well trimmed. He will not, however, be keeping his testicles. LOL
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Good news. You go to the groomer as often as we do! I'm glad he won't be undergoing any unnecessary pain.

[kezza]

Originally Posted by Lou

I arranged to purchase Skeeter before he was even conceived. He is Adie's 1/2 brother. The breeder asked me if I wanted his tail docked and I told her yes, but for some reason she thought I said no. She sent me regular pictures of him but I didn't see his tail til he was a good 4 weeks old and by then too late. I decided at that point that I would keep the tail as, like many of you, I didn't want to put him through an amputation just because of the way he looks. I am embarrassed to say that the whole issue about his tail stems from my feelings.

You guys have convinced me that I need to change my own attitude and not his tail. I do love the little guy and if I didn't I guess I wouldn't worry about the issue so much. So Skeeter will be keeping his tail.
I think he will be keeping his dew claws too unless he has a problem with them. we take our dogs to the groomer every 6 weeks so his nails are kept well trimmed. He will not, however, be keeping his testicles. LOL
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That is such wonderful news!..I wish many more like you would change their attitudes on this subject.. anyway..enough said on my part i think! lol kindest regards, Kerry & Pixie Pooh!

[chachi]

I am glad you decided not to dock the tail. I am with you I prefer them docked but I wouldnt get it done if the breeder hadnt. Ive read that it is painful to do it when they arent a newborn

[bjh]

Unless you are planning on showing him, I see no reason to put him through all the pain of having his tail and dewclaws removed. I love the long tail look and it would not bother me at all if they banned tail docking in the US.

[Lou]

Here's the little guy I'm takling about.
Ain't he a cutie?!!!

[bjh]

awwww....he is adorable.

[YorkieChick1]

He sure is a cutie!! You know once he grows a longer coat you might love his tail!! Most of the long tails I have seen had beautiful long hair on their tails and it looked like a feather!! While he is a puppy and doesn't have much hair yet, it probably looks funnier to you and I bet you will grow to love it!! How could you not love that face anyway!!

[kezza]

Originally Posted by Lou

Here's the little guy I'm takling about.
Ain't he a cutie?!!!

Oh what an adorable little face! totally gorgeous!!!

[tlauw]

i heard that it was illegal to remove dew claws on a pup over a week old in other states. unless its treatment for an injury, i would not do it.