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tinksmomok · 01-21-2007, 07:52 PM

Can anyone tell me if there is a set length when docking tails? I think my breeders vet chopped a bit too much from my little guy it doesn't stand like others I have seen.

Tinksmomok

BLowry · 01-21-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tinksmomok

Can anyone tell me if there is a set length when docking tails? I think my breeders vet chopped a bit too much from my little guy it doesn't stand like others I have seen.

Tinksmomok

You can check the AKC site to find out the exact length...The breeder that I bought Sadie from cut her tail way to short! Actually she has a nub...no tail at all..and Lillie(bought from same breeder) has more of a tail..I told her I wanted a tail...not a nub...I don't plan on showing so it doesn't really matter that much to me. but, I do like the look of some tail.

alaskayorkie · 01-21-2007, 08:07 PM

AKC site says "docked to medium length," and that's what I've heard before. About in half.

However, both my guys have tiny nubs. I wonder if it's a way for breeders to ensure that you won't show them and breed them? Nah, I'm probably being a bit too suspicious.

tinksmomok · 01-21-2007, 08:31 PM

Thanks,

I couldn't find a length standard. As far as showing breeders have no choice in the matter as long as they are AKC registered and entering an AKC show.
Breeders can only give a limited registration, which means you can't breed. Not all breeders do this. I am planning on showing my little guy in small club shows and wondered about the tail. I guess I shouldn't be too concerned since he is still a purebred and his tail is "human error" not breed. LOL

Thanks for info

Tinksmomok

BLowry · 01-21-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

AKC site says "docked to medium length," and that's what I've heard before. About in half.

However, both my guys have tiny nubs. I wonder if it's a way for breeders to ensure that you won't show them and breed them? Nah, I'm probably being a bit too suspicious.

Nah, I'm probably being a bit too suspicious.[/QUOTE]

You know........I never thought of that! You are probably right Mike!

Sassysmama · 01-21-2007, 08:46 PM

According to AKC.org:

Tail
Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher than the level of the back.

Hope this helps you!

Amber_lv · 01-21-2007, 09:02 PM

LOL Peeka has a nub too but Boo his brother his is longer and i think Daisy's is normal she holds hers high and proud lol

YorkieShadow · 01-21-2007, 09:20 PM

Tail
Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher than the level of the back

peanut · 01-21-2007, 09:25 PM

Lexie's tail is longer and Bears tail is shorter...I personally love the longer tail, she walks around prissing all the time looks like a little flag....

Little Bit · 01-21-2007, 10:02 PM

I think the usual place is to dock them about 1/4 inch past the gold (into the black).

Mardelin · 01-22-2007, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Little Bit

I think the usual place is to dock them about 1/4 inch past the gold (into the black).

You're right....but a good way to eyeball when docking it; is to pull the tail
up and just where the tail starts to narrow. Some like to dock a lil longer.

KristiC · 01-22-2007, 04:06 AM

Boozer's is long!!!! Here is a pic of his, my others have a short tail.

bobbiej · 01-22-2007, 01:28 PM

We usually dock at the 2nd or 3rd knuckle. It's a matter of taste and what you personally like! But that's the standard that we use at work.

BamaFan121s · 01-22-2007, 01:57 PM

I've always been told and seen it right above the gold. Like someone already mentioned, you can see where it starts to sort of 'narrow' there.

bobbiej · 01-22-2007, 02:02 PM

The problem with that is, not all dogs gold ends at the same place, which is how you get some shorter and some longer in the same litter. Most vets I know won't do it that way for that very reason!

01-21-2007, 07:52 PM	#1
tinksmomok Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16	tail length Can anyone tell me if there is a set length when docking tails? I think my breeders vet chopped a bit too much from my little guy it doesn't stand like others I have seen. Tinksmomok

01-21-2007, 08:07 PM	#3
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	AKC site says "docked to medium length," and that's what I've heard before. About in half. However, both my guys have tiny nubs. I wonder if it's a way for breeders to ensure that you won't show them and breed them? Nah, I'm probably being a bit too suspicious. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

01-21-2007, 08:46 PM	#6
Sassysmama No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 261	I got this from AKC.ORG. According to AKC.org: Tail Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher than the level of the back. Hope this helps you!

01-21-2007, 09:02 PM	#7
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,161 Blog Entries: 3	LOL Peeka has a nub too but Boo his brother his is longer and i think Daisy's is normal she holds hers high and proud lol __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

01-21-2007, 10:02 PM	#10
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	I think the usual place is to dock them about 1/4 inch past the gold (into the black). __________________ Little Bit

01-21-2007, 08:31 PM	#4
tinksmomok Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16	Thanks, I couldn't find a length standard. As far as showing breeders have no choice in the matter as long as they are AKC registered and entering an AKC show. Breeders can only give a limited registration, which means you can't breed. Not all breeders do this. I am planning on showing my little guy in small club shows and wondered about the tail. I guess I shouldn't be too concerned since he is still a purebred and his tail is "human error" not breed. LOL Thanks for info Tinksmomok

01-21-2007, 09:20 PM	#8
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Tail Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher than the level of the back

01-22-2007, 01:28 PM	#13
bobbiej Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Springtown, Texas Posts: 90	tail We usually dock at the 2nd or 3rd knuckle. It's a matter of taste and what you personally like! But that's the standard that we use at work. __________________ money can buy a good dog, but not the wag of a tail! Bobbie

01-22-2007, 01:57 PM	#14
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I've always been told and seen it right above the gold. Like someone already mentioned, you can see where it starts to sort of 'narrow' there.

01-22-2007, 02:02 PM	#15
bobbiej Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Springtown, Texas Posts: 90	tail The problem with that is, not all dogs gold ends at the same place, which is how you get some shorter and some longer in the same litter. Most vets I know won't do it that way for that very reason! __________________ money can buy a good dog, but not the wag of a tail! Bobbie