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What is the reason Yorkies tails are docked? I was talking with someone the other day about tail docking and how they clip some dogs ears and I told the woman how my yorkies tail was docked and I am just wondering what if any reason that all began? Was it just for looks or is there some logical reason why they started docking yorkies tails? |
i think that ages ago, terriers and hunting dogs etc, had their tail docked to help them work (eg not have their tail get caught on something while chasing after something). now it's more tradition, i think. in the uk, mostly they don't dock tails anymore |
The docking of dogs tails is a practice which has been carried out for centuries in order to avoid tail damage, for hygiene and other reasons. European countries are not allowing tail docking.....however, it's been reported that since this has stopped, broken tails are on the upswing |
At one time in England a docked tail identified the dog as a working dog and the owner was not taxed on a working dog. Since they want to tax us all on our dogs I would say that the docked tail is no longer needed. |
I wonder what a yorkie would look like with a tail |
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I thought the tails were docked because they were used as ratters so they could go in the smaller holes and not have the tail in the way LOL...easier to be ratters....LOL |
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We have members here on YT from Europe with yorkie's tail not docked, they are very attractive with their full tails. I still prefer docked tails for yorkies...but honestly when looking at the pictures of Chelsey, Chanel, Alfie and Lottie, I never notice their tails, overall they are adorable! |
Here are some pictures of one of our girls in the AKC ring with her full tail. She actually did very well, the judges adored her head, commented on her silky coat and how well muscled she is. One judge even said to us as soon as she was put on the table for her exam, that we could relax because she did not mind the tail one bit. She showed great but always gave up on that last go around but managed one Reserve. UKC CH Butterfly of Padawis - Kiki There is a video on our 2008 UKC Show News page too of Kiki winning her championship in one weekend! Scroll down to the July shows to see it! JaLa Yorkshire Terriers in the Ring - 2008 UKC Show News I used to really not like a yorkie with a full tail, they looked odd to me and just very different. After living with two I adore them and would love to see our standard worded to allow either or, which would be very nice for our friends overseas who would like to send their dogs here to compete too! |
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I'm with you, I love the Padawi's dogs. I have a New Deal male and his tail bothered me at first but now I really like it. I didn't realize how much expression it would add to his personality. I still like the very compact look of the docked tail, and it's hard to relate how important that profile is when judging movement and overall balance. I do think the docked tail is more in keeping with the original purpose of the breed. |
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Its illegal to dock tails here in the UK, so I've never seen a yorkie with a docked tail in 'real life' - just some pics of the gorgeous girls and boys here on YT:D Twinkle's tail looks very feathered and its quite curled over and touches her back....will try and take a pic of her when she stops running around like a nutcase! I think yorkies look cute either way:Dxxx |
Twinkle's tail 1 Attachment(s) ok, its not a great pic, but u get the idea! xx |
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The tail is cute..I mean what is not to love about a yorkie. But I do have to say I prefer no tail. I love to see that little nub twitching. |
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My baby is undocked! 1 Attachment(s) Hi all! First off I'm a newbie to this site. My baby is 10 months old. I got her from a breeder who is registered with CKC, and Bella, (that's my baby), does not have her tail docked, or her ears standing up, or her dew claws removed. First of all, that is how she was when we brought her home at 8 weeks old. Second of all, I just feel that it would hurt too much and I don't believe in it. I'm not going to show her or anything. But she looks so cute with her little ears down and her furry little tail blowing in the wind. LOL Anyway, here's a pic of her in a dress we bought her a few days ago. |
Update to bella/tail docked. We just had her groomed for the very first time the other day. Unfortunately, she was more matted than I thought. She wasn't tolerating brushing very well. Anyway, the groomer was VERY good and patient. It was an all day process, working in 10-15 minute segments so as not to overstress her. But she ended up getting shaved, although not down to the skin. She was able to keep her tail furry and her face. I guess you would call it a lion cut. But she does look soooo cute. As soon as I can take a pic of her I will post it. |
Happy Halloween Everyone I think both ways are stunning! My Show Yorkshire Terriers I had imorted from Hungary as puppies have tails and they are adorable. I would like it to be changed so our babies would not have the tails docked. When I think of the pain! But either way I "love" Yorkies. |
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VERY CUTE, I saw pictures her on YT, reminds me of Shih-Tzu's |
Its hard to get use to the full tail. I prefer the docked tail but I think that is because we see that so much. And on a little dog and is a big tail till they like grow into that tail. But I think both are cute and we have lots of members that have full tails. So you get use to seeing it both ways. |
Yorkie with tail Laina I actually own a yorkie with a tail. At first I didn't realize they weren't supposed to have one. I was searching for one in my area and found her from a lady that has a purebred yorkie and was watching a friends yorkie and they ended up getting together and had an accident litter so she didn't know to dock the tails I assume since she was not a breeder. I tried uploading picture of her but keeps giving error. |
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