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Years ago when yorkies were used to hunt vermin (rats) they docked their tails as the rats would attack sometimes from behind and bite their tails. Also when down in small spaces to kill rats their tails would not get caught on anything.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo they don't, but when they're a puppy, you can put a rubber band around it, and in a couple weeks, the tail will fall off, and be docked!
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∙ 13y agoYou do not have to dock any dogs tail. But some show dogs tails may need to be docked.
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∙ 14y agoNo. If you do that your mean!
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