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The Tale of the Tail
The Tale of the Tail
Dog tails vary widely in length, hair
give you a hint about his genetics.
Sickle or curled tail: like its
curled forward over the back.
Shiba Inu, Chow, Keeshond, and
the Chihuahua.
Snap tail: more tightly curled
than the sickle. Dogs include
Malamute and Pomeranian.
Otter or swimmer tail: thick at
the base and narrowing to a blunt
-
ming. Dogs include Labrador and
Otterhound.
Carrot tail: stubby, short, thick
Terriers.
Bobbed tail: less like a tail and
more like fatty tissue. These tails
are naturally bobbed, not docked.
Dogs include French Bulldog, Old
Welsh Corgi.
Tufted tail: set high and straight
on the back. They are very furry
and have a tuft at the end. Dogs
include Poodle and Portuguese
Water Dog.
Tapered tail: set high on the
back. They are wide at the base
include Terriers, Dachshund, and
Dalmation.
Sword tail: wide at the base
include American Staffordshire
Terriers, Great Dane and some
Pointers.
Saber tail: resembles a saber –
long and held low. Dogs include
Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
Gay tail
is thick and slightly curved, ending
in a small often white tuft at the
Collie, and Cavalier King Charles
Corkscrew tail: like its name,
include Pug and Bulldog.
The only variance
is the length and
amount of hair.
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