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Hackles consist of the hairs along the backbone, generally from the neck to the tail. These hairs have a piloerection function, meaning that they have a tendency to raise under certain circumstances. The effect is more pronounced on the shoulder area because the hair in this area is much longer. The hackles may raise for various reasons. The most common causes are fear and aggression.

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