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Belgian Malinois Tail Complete Guide (Position, Docking, Meaning)

by Jennifer Seegmiller

One of the most expressive parts of our pups is their tails. Their long fluffy tail is an extension of their personalities giving us clues into what they are feeling and thinking. It’s interesting to me that tails can look so different from dog to dog even within the same breed. This can sometimes make … Read more

Categories Belgian Malinois, Medium & Large Breeds

Shetland Sheepdog Tail Complete Guide (Position, Docking, Meaning)

by Jennifer Seegmiller
Black brown and white Shetland Sheepdog standing on a log outside in the woods.

One of the most expressive parts of our pups is their tails. Their long fluffy tail is an extension of their personalities giving us clues into what they are feeling and thinking. It’s interesting to me that tails can look so different from dog to dog even within the same breed. This can sometimes make … Read more

Categories Medium & Large Breeds, Sheltie (Shetland Sheepdog)

Yorkshire Terrier Tail Complete Guide (Docking, Grooming, Communication)

by Jennifer Seegmiller
Brown Yorkshire Terrier standing on a table getting its tail groomed.

A Yorkies adorable little tail can tell us so much! They wag it to communicate with us so many emotions. Even with a docked tail, we can still learn how to recognize the messages they are trying to convey to us. So what is it about the tail that makes it so special? How do … Read more

Categories Small Breed Dogs, Yorkshire Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier Tail Complete Guide (Docking, Communication)

by Jennifer Seegmiller

A tail can tell us so much about our dog, they are a very beautiful and important trait on our lively Jack Russell Terrier. But what is it about the tail that makes it so special? How do we know if our Jack Russell Terrier has a normal tail, or if something may be off … Read more

Categories Jack Russell, Small Breed Dogs

Cocker Spaniel Tail Complete Guide (Docking, Grooming, Communication)

by Jennifer Seegmiller
Cocker Spaniel Tail

A tail can tell us so much about our dog, they are a very beautiful and important trait on our lively Cocker Spaniel. But what is it about the tail that makes it so special? How do we know if our Cocker Spaniel has a normal tail, or if something may be off or different? … Read more

Categories Cocker Spaniel, Medium & Large Breeds

Australian Shepherd Tail Complete Guide (Docking, Cut, Communication, Problems)

by Jennifer Seegmiller
Australian Shepherd jumping in the sunset

Our dog’s tails can really tell us a lot about what they are thinking and feeling. Even our dogs who have docked tails or natural bobtails can be expressive. Australian Shepherds have the full range of tail diversity and today we are going to discuss all aspects of their fluffy or stubby back ends! This … Read more

Categories Australian Shepherd, Medium & Large Breeds

Corgi Tail Complete Guide (Docking, Cut, Communication, Problems)

by Jennifer Seegmiller
Corgi with long tail running

Corgis are a special breed. Their Short stubby legs and round sausage-type bodies combined with unbeatable, playful, and fun-loving personalities. They are delightful pets to have! Another adorable characteristic of Corgis is their tail….. or perhaps the lack thereof! Whether a little stub tail or a long natural full tail it certainly can tell us … Read more

Categories Corgi, Medium & Large Breeds

Border Collie Tail Complete Guide (Position, Docking, Meaning)

by Jennifer Seegmiller
Black and White Border Collie

One of the most expressive parts of our pups is their tails. This is why I love seeing that long fluffy tail on my brother’s border collie wave like a flag every time he sees my brother hold a ball or pick up his favorite toy. It’s interesting to me that tails can look so … Read more

Categories Border Collie, Medium & Large Breeds

15 Small Dogs With Fluffy Tails (Adorable Pictures!)

by Jennifer Seegmiller

One of the most adorable and expressive parts of our little dogs is their beautiful tails. Dogs that have long fluffy tails are some of my favorites, but SMALL dogs with long gorgeous fluffy tails are by far my absolute most favorite!! Here is a list of all the small dogs that have long fluffy … Read more

Categories Dogs in General

Papillon Tail Ultimate Guide (Look, Grooming, Problems)

by Jennifer Seegmiller

It may be one of the most expressive parts of our dogs! Our Papillons’ tails can say so much about our four-legged friends. Whether it’s ferociously wagging or tucked between their legs their tail has a story to tell us. If you have wondered what your Papillon is trying to communicate with you or how … Read more

Categories Papillon, Small Breed Dogs
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