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Is a dog tail length or size genetic?
For some breeds yes. For example, an Australian Cattle Dog is usually seen with a long tail, but there is the Australian Stumpy tail Cattle Dog, which (in my opinion) seems pretty if not exactly similar. Other dog breeds have docked tails. Some breeders/breeds have been bred to have shorter tails.
What are dog tails?
Dog tails are an extension of their spine and are used for communication and balance. Different breeds have different tail lengths and shapes, and dogs will wag their tails to express emotions such as happiness, excitement, or anxiety. Some dogs are born without tails, while others have their tails docked for various reasons.
How many dog breeds and mixes are there?
it is believed to have 355 breeds of dog including mix breeds.
Why do dogs tails need to be docked?
AnswerYou can blame it on breeders and dogs being in Show. When dogs are bred for Show there are requirements of certain breeds whether the dog was born that way or not. There are some breeds of dogs that are born with stubby tails.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is not just a show thing for several breeds of dog. The docking of a tale in some species of dog, especially work dogs but also for some breeds of house dogs, can prevent medical problems such as infection and necrosis in the dogs adult life. Some dogs are prone to injuring their tales, which takes a long time to heal. This can lead to infection, pain, and death of tissue in the dogs tail, requiring surgery. Even with surgery, an adult dog (or most dogs over a few days old) have a slower healing time, increased stress levels due to the procedure, and a risk of infection which may even lead to the death of the animal. Before taking an anti-docking stance, I would suggest researching more into the reasons behind it. It is often a preventative measure to ensure less medical problems in the adult dog.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------There are a number of historical reasons for tail docking which have nothing to do with dog showing. See the link below for more information.
How many dog breeds are recognised in Australia?
There are around 200 dog breeds recognized in Australia by the Australian National Kennel Council.
Do chipmunks have tails?
They have little short stubby tails.
Is a dog tail length or size genetic?
For some breeds yes. For example, an Australian Cattle Dog is usually seen with a long tail, but there is the Australian Stumpy tail Cattle Dog, which (in my opinion) seems pretty if not exactly similar. Other dog breeds have docked tails. Some breeders/breeds have been bred to have shorter tails.
Do giant pandas have long tails?
no they are short and stubby
Do hedgehogs have tales?
Yes, they have short, stubby tails.
Why does the koala have a stubby tail?
Koalas do not have external tails at all.
What are dog tails?
Dog tails are an extension of their spine and are used for communication and balance. Different breeds have different tail lengths and shapes, and dogs will wag their tails to express emotions such as happiness, excitement, or anxiety. Some dogs are born without tails, while others have their tails docked for various reasons.
When did stubby the war dog die?
He died of old age in 1926R.I.P Stubby :'(
Why do you cut off schnazers tails?
Doctors don't cut off Schnauzer's tails , scientists kept mixing breeds till the combined two dogs that gave birth to a dog with no tail , then they named that species of dog a Schnauzer.
How many vertebra in a dogs tail?
A dog's tail typically contains anywhere from 6 to 23 vertebrae, depending on the breed and size of the dog. Generally, smaller breeds have fewer vertebrae in their tails compared to larger breeds.
Do some full blooded English bulldogs come out with long tails?
all bulldogs have stubby short tails unless they are deformed...
Do mice have long tails or sort stubby tails?
Mice have long tails. If there stubby it means there a Manx. :) I have 1 Manx, and 2 normal mice. One of the normal ones (Gwen) Had 9 babies :) I have been picking them up since they was 3 days old and there doing great! :) -AH
How many dog breeds and mixes are there?
it is believed to have 355 breeds of dog including mix breeds.
