Dog Tail Types - Caninest

There are a variety of tail shapes and sizes in the canine world. Here is a brief description of the basics and examples of breeds with each tail shape.

*There are more tail shapes, (lots of them) and we think we have cataloged the main basics here. If that's not the case, we'd love feedback from anyone who knows their tail.

Bob Tail

A naturally occurring short stump of a tail.

Example of breeds with bob tails: Australian Shepherd & Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Corkscrew or Screw Tail

Short and twisted like a...

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Ear Cropping and Tail Docking: Necessary? Cruel? - WebMD

Ear Cropping and Tail Docking

Should You or Shouldn't You?

By Camille Pagan

Reviewed by Amy Flowers, DVM

Elective surgery for dogs: It may sound odd, but it's exactly what some purebreds undergo shortly after birth. Two surgical procedures -- ear cropping and tail docking -- have long been routine in certain breeds like Dobermans, German shorthaired pointers,...

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