When we talk of a dog with no tail, the French Bulldog easily comes to mind. He is one of the famous dog breeds with short tails. The English bulldog is one of the few breeds born with a naturally short tail. Some English Bulldogs are born with long tails but this is very rare. Breeders believe that his bobtail resulted from the same T-gene mutation that affected the British Spaniel. A tailless rear is a matter of life or disqualification for the Boston Terrier.
Sadly, some Boston Terriers are born with long tails and are immediately disqualified as purebreds. And as his name suggests, the Australian stumpy tail cattle dog thrives in herding cattle alongside his owners. His ancestors went through docking until a recessive gene mutation occurred and they achieved the natural bobtail.
But soon docking became illegal and selective breeding was the only way to maintain his bobtail look. A tailless dog still lives the same quality of life as other normal dogs. The short tail look is for mere aesthetics as in the case of the Pembroke Corgi or the Miniature Schnauzer.
On the contrary, Doberman dogs are born with tails longer than that of most breeds. But in countries where docking is still legal, the tail is cut to its signature short look. A Braque du Bourbonnais is also called a short tail pointer. It has been bred to be born with a short tail or no tail at all.
In fact, breeders stuck to taillessness and stringent color requirements. This led to Braque du Bourbonnais being a dog focussed on looks more than performance. This even led to breeders losing interest in the dog. No puppies of this breed were registered for a decade from the mids to mids. There was an active revival of the breed when the standards were relaxed, docked tails were accepted and its hunting instincts were restored.
Today, this is a hunting dog that very much likes to be active. It is a small dog but it likes to change directions quickly. It has a rustic appearance and the females are usually a lot longer, thinner and more elegant than a male Braque du Bourbonnais.
It is a working dog with a natural bobtail. It is different from an Australian Cattle Dog with a docked tail. However, this one is also bred in Australia to herd cattle. It is very loyal to its family and is reserved when in the presence of strangers.
The natural bobtail is the result of selective breeding of dogs without a tail or with a really short one. Today, it naturally has a stumpy tail which is no longer than four inches.
It was bred with the intention of withstanding harsh weather like in the Australian Outback while herding livestock. It is officially bred only in Australia and Canada which makes it a rare breed.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi does not have a pretty story. It is one of the two breeds that are known as Welsh Corgi. The other one being the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The tail is the main difference between both the breeds.
The Pembroke is born without a tail or a really short one but the Cardigan Corgi has a long tail. Now, a short tail is very desirable so many of them have their tails docked. In fact, breed standards dictate that the tail must be docked as short as possible without causing an indentation. They were docked everywhere for a long time until some countries deemed it illegal. Some of them were bred only because the breeders wanted a bob-tailed dog.
The tiny tail is the result of a recessive mutation in the T-gene. It is also desirable because it helps distinguish the Pembroke from the Cardigan Welsh Corgi which has a long tail.
These are herding dogs. So, naturally, they are very active but also tender and affectionate pets. This one is a medium-sized dog that is born with a natural bobtail. However, a vast majority of Australian Shepherds are born with long tails. This has led to confusion about which is natural to the Australian Shepherd. The truth is, one in every five Australian Shepherds is born without a tail.
So while it is not the majority, it is natural. Many pet owners choose to dock the tail for aesthetic reasons or to comply with breed standards in their country. The number of vertebrae in the Australian Shepherd varies by one or two. So the tail tapers as the vertebrae get smaller towards the tail. But in a bobtail Australian Shepherd, the vertebrae at the end will be missing. The Australian Shepherd is a medium-sized herding dog. It is characterized by being an intelligent and high-spirited dog that needs a lot of activity, challenges and attention.
Although some Australian Shepherds are born with natural bobtails, the vast majority are born with long tails. A working dog bred in Australia to herd cattle. A high energy dog that is always watchful, alert and obedient. Loyal and devoted to his family although reserved with strangers. This characteristic is the result of the selective breeding of dogs without a tail or with a short tail. Very intelligent and always eager to please his owner, the Boston Terrier is easy to train and protective with his family.
A natural watchdog and a loyal companion. Originally created as a hunting dog, specifically for hunting birds, it is a hyperactive breed with a great joy for life. Due to their medium size and their happy and friendly nature, they are excellent family dogs. But, because they require a lot of physical activity and daily exercise, it is not the best choice for some homes. Most Brittanys are born without tails, although occasionally they can be born with long tails.
Recognized as a great family dog that creates strong bonds with its owner. It is also a low energy dog that adapts very well to any environment and gets along very well with children and other pets. Jack Russells, being raised as hunting dogs, need lots of outdoor activity and exercise. This is usually done when the dog is around three to five days old. Tail docking can be accomplished in two different ways.
The tail may be cut of by using surgical scissors or a ligature band may be placed on the tail in order to stop the blood flow to the tail so the part behind the band will then fall off. Studies have shown that tail docking causes puppies pain and that there are possible complications from tail docking. These are infection and painful regrowth of nerve cells, known as neuromas. Being that tail docking hurts puppies, if you like dogs with short or no tails, you will want to find dogs that are naturally born without tails, rather than one that has his tail docked.
Some dogs had the trait from as far back as humans can figure. Others have had the trait bred into them. The King Charles Spaniel is a low energy dog. It is a good family dog and able to bond with children, but it will not accept rough handling.
It is important to teach children to be gentle with this dog if chosen as a family dog. The King Charles Spaniel is also an extremely friendly dog, so most likely it would not make a good watchdog, though it might still bark to warn its family of visitors.
The King Charles Spaniel is a small dog. It has a high domed head containing large dark eyes and a short nose. They are high energy dogs and tend to be naturally curious. They require plenty of exercise and supervision.
Schipperkes are small dogs, but they are known for deciding to not listen to their owners and doing what benefits them instead, so early and constant training is required. Some Schipperkes are born with short natural bob-tails. Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are medium size dogs that can weigh up to 40 lbs. They have excellent memories, but if an owner is not diligent in training the dog, it is easy for the dog to dominate the owner.
However, they are extremely trainable and they can compete in agility and herding events.
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