Tails: To crop or not to crop

[Doodlebug]

Reecey is so cute. His tail is beautiful and gives him personality.

[sweetr72]

Originally Posted by Doodlebug

Reecey is so cute. His tail is beautiful and gives him personality.

Awww thanks sweetie...I love his tail and I know it shocks alot of yorkie "parents" when they see his tail...I had a dream last week that I docked his tail lol...and I cut it all crooked lol...ya I have silly dreams lol...

Dawn

[Rhapsody]

Originally Posted by liquidgirl

I go tomorrow to get the tails docked and dew claws removed. I'm NOT looking forward to it and hope their pain doesn't last long.

Good luck, we'll be thinking of you and your puppies tomorrow.

[liquidgirl]

Originally Posted by Rhapsody

Good luck, we'll be thinking of you and your puppies tomorrow.

thanks.......

very nervous.

[myteddybear]

Originally Posted by sweetr72

My two ARENT docked and its cute either way IMO...here is a pic of Reecey with his tail...I love his tail and can imagine him not having it...

OMGosh! He is adorable! I really don't understand the whole docking thing in the first place. My hubby and I were just talking about it the other day. Just who decided and why that these little ones should be void of something God gave them anyway?

Just out of curriosity, does anyone know why it is the standard? How it started?

That said, I'm sure they will be fine as I think it really isn't much different than a baby boy getting circumsized. Don't worry too much mom!

Kim

[Catrina]

whatever you chose to do, dock tail or no dock tail.. still gonna be cute!!

[MarilynMonroe]

i purposely looked for a dog WITHOUT a docked tail. tails show emotion, sadness happiness etc its now illegal in England to dock any dogs tails. from April the 6th. i think its just an unessecary procedure. good luck with whatever you decide

[PuppyLovinNurse]

Originally Posted by MarilynMonroe

i purposely looked for a dog WITHOUT a docked tail. tails show emotion, sadness happiness etc its now illegal in England to dock any dogs tails. from April the 6th. i think its just an unessecary procedure. good luck with whatever you decide

So do the "nubbins" left after being docked Chloe's little nubbin goes soooo fast when she's happy.

And my Min Pin (whose tail was NOT done well, she doesn't even have a nubbin...there's NOTHING there) shakes her whole bum! It's very cute.

[JCarlson2004]

I personally prefer the docked tail look. I would also look for a dog with the dew claws removed. I've had problems with dew claws before and it's just easier to have the issue handled while they're young. Cali has her dew claws and they get caught on the carpet all the time -- poor little baby YELPS in pain.

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

being that the yorkie standards here in the US is having it docked...i would personally docked it...unless you have buyers lined up that does not want it docked...good luck!

[DianeW]

Personally I Would Not Dock The Tail If I Had The Choice... Harvey Has His Waggy Tail And It Really Shows His Emotions. My Last Dog Didnt Have A Tail But Then That Was 15 Years Ago - Over Here Tails Are Left Alone Now.
Harvey Has His Dew Claws Also And I Just Keep Them Trimmed Every Few Weeks After He Has Had A Bath.

It Is A Difficult Decision To Make As I Dont Like To Think Of Inflicting Any Pain On An Animal Whatsoever. Even Though It Is Said To Be Minimal - But That Is Just My Opinion.....

[toots23]

I'd dock if you wanted to be up to the standard , But I do have to agree I feel sorry for the little guys you know that has to hurt .. But if they are to love as a pet and nothing more I wouldnt dock but that is your dicission Hope I helped

[lizziepooh_1]

I believe that the original reason for docking the tails of some dogs had to do with the nature of the "job" they were given. I would imagine that in the case of a yorkie who would go into small places to chase out and kill rats, and long feathery tail might be a problem. Some countries are banning the docking of tails (England and New Zealand I think) because since the dogs are no longer used for their "jobs" the docking is now deemed unnecessary, and in the opinion of some...cruel.

I personally would prefer a yorkie who was as close to the standard as possible...I love Tia's nubbin! Super cute when it really gets going!

[PuppyLovinNurse]

[quote=lizziepooh_1;1059431]I believe that the original reason for docking the tails of some dogs had to do with the nature of the "job" they were given. I would imagine that in the case of a yorkie who would go into small places to chase out and kill rats, and long feathery tail might be a problem. Some countries are banning the docking of tails (England and New Zealand I think) because since the dogs are no longer used for their "jobs" the docking is now deemed unnecessary, and in the opinion of some...cruel.

I personally would prefer a yorkie who was as close to the standard as possible...I love Tia's nubbin! Super cute when it really gets going![/quote]

I agree

[kelkiss5]

Well i have 1 thats done and 1 thats not. As its illegal here now to dock any dogs tail its saved me having to make that decision with my new 5 week old litter, Thank God.
Good luck whatever you decide. But I am personally glad that they have banned it here.