Dog The function of the tail

1. Maintain body balance

Especially when moving at high speed, when accelerating in a straight line or moving forward at a constant speed, the tail will straighten back, swing suddenly when turning, and draw circles quickly when decelerating (quite A parachute that opens when the aircraft lands).

2. Express emotions

The movement of a dog’s tail is also a kind of “language” for it. Although different types of dogs have different tail shapes and sizes, the movements of their tails convey generally similar meanings.
A raised tail indicates joy; a drooped tail indicates danger; a motionless tail indicates uneasiness; a tucked tail indicates fear; a rapid and horizontal wagging of the tail indicates friendliness. However, not all dogs now have tails behind their buttocks. Some breeds, such as Cocker Spaniel and VIP, have a bare behind their buttocks. Why is this? That's because their tails are docked shortly after birth

What is tail docking?

The tail is artificially cut off so that it no longer retains a long tail. Doesn’t this sound cruel? The tail is also a part of the body connected with flesh and blood. Wouldn't cutting it off cause severe bleeding?

Is dog tail docking torture

Not necessarily. Let’s take a look at how a dog’s tail is generally docked: When the puppy is just a few weeks old, use sterilized thin wire to tie the tail below the part that needs to be cut off. In this way, blood circulation is hindered, and after a few weeks, the tissue that needs to be cut off will become necrotic and fall off naturally.
There is no bleeding during this process, and the newborn puppies’ nerves are not fully developed, so they will not endure much pain.

Is dog tail docking done for appearance?

< /section>Which dogs need tail docking are also particular. In the past, some working dogs were regarded as shepherd dogs or cattle dogs becauseWhen working, he needs to run among cattle and sheep. In order to prevent his tail from being stepped on by cattle and sheep, which may cause danger, he deliberately cut off his tail.
Nowadays, the purpose of docking the tails of dogs is almost entirely to satisfy people’s aesthetic needs. Take Corgis as an example. Nowadays, Corgis have their tails docked for the sake of appearance and beauty. Although tail docking of dogs is becoming more and more common nowadays, it is still controversial. Some people think that tail docking of dogs is not acceptable. For one's own convenience or some aesthetic needs, it is an inhumane behavior, which has also generated a lot of controversy.