We recently had a huge thread about Yorkies with or without tails and I thought it would be interesting to see exactly what your preferences are... please vote

Tail docking is NOT illegal Please read more here [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

In my personal opinion I think tail docking in certain breeds should be allowed - like the rottweiler - I should imagine an excited Rottweiler tail would be strong enough to knock a child off their feet But what harm could a Yorkie tail possibly do I love my yorkies tails

Yes, it's not illegal. And I agree, in some breeds it is necessary. Like with gundogs, the work they do can cause great damage to their tails, so they are docked for health reasons. While I agree and understand this, I'm still against docking for superficial reasons. I simply don't like the practice and after what I went through with Cash (his breeder docked his tail and 'struggled'!), I don't want a dog whose tail has to be chopped off.

And the Yorkie tails are gorgeous So, while I completely understand that docking is necessary sometimes, I like my Yorkies bushy-tailed (and bright-eyed )

Im confused...I thought it was now illegal??? Can't they fine vets etc who dock tails?

I dont have the time to read that all now as im on my way home, but it looks really interesting and Im amazed at how little the public is aware of sometimes. thanks for the link, I cant wait to know more!

Very interesting article!!! Thanks Mel.

I think the smaller breed dogs look nice with their long tails, but there are some larger dogs, like our boxer that would be a danger with a tail. Storms tail was docked by the vet (thats what the breeder told us in 2003). He wags that stubby tails so vigorously that I am sure if it was longer he would hurt himself or us with it. So I agree that its ok in certain breeds of larger dogs, but in the little ones, their tails are not in the way at all.

I understand the restrictions as well. Im sure many puppies have died at the hands of their owners or people that just cut their tails off, but if its done by a trained Vet or surgeon, it should be ok or should I say, they are supposed to do it in the right way!!

But if it were just for the looks, I would not suggest the tail docking at all!!!