Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier Questions
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A Visitor asked the following question on 9/1/2007
My 8-year-old daughter wants to know why Yorkies usually have their tales docked.
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10/8/07
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Yorkies are adventurous little terriers. They were originally bred in England to hunt small game and go down varmint holes. So their long tails would have been a problem if a critter caught them. I think they are docked as they were traditionally, to help them when hunting.
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Lisa
Carter Yorkies
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