Why should the Corgi tail be docked? Corgi tail docking is a requirement of the dog breed standard. Docking the tail will make the Corgi's butt look bigger, rounder and cuter. Corgi tail docking is to avoid the life-threatening consequences of broken tailbones that are too thin. After the corgi's tail is docked, the emotions of the tail will not be seen by opponents, making the corgi more confident. In the past, tail docking was done to prevent the tail from being stepped on by cattle.

　1. Dog breed standard

Nowadays, the corgi breed standard also includes tail docking. In the American Kennel Club's breed standard, the following stipulations are made for the Corgi's tail: "The tail should be as short as possible, and the cross-section should not be jagged." In addition, it is also stipulated: "Some Corgis have tails that are raw. In this case, if their tail is short enough, it can be tailless. The specified length is 2 inches (5.1 cm), but if the tail is stuck up, it may ruin their overall silhouette."< /p>

　2. For the sake of beauty

The corgi’s plump butt is known as one of the three most healing butts in the pet industry. Some people have also conducted surveys in this area, and the report shows that nearly 60% of people like Corgi’s round and big butt. Therefore, short legs, long body, and big butt are now the characteristics of Corgi. A broken tail will make the butt look bigger, rounder, and cuter. Corgis have a physique that is prone to obesity. Don’t blindly pursue a plump butt and ignore Corgi’s health. Pay attention to regular and quantitative feeding. It is best to choose natural dog food with balanced nutrition and easy absorption as staple food. Keep 8 points full at each meal. Enough wine and as little snacks as possible.

3. Prevent the risk of tailbone fracture

To avoid the life-threatening consequences of broken tailbones that are too thin, the popular Poodle Teddy, Miniature Schnauzer, and Miniature Pinscher all have the habit of docking their tails. Usually, you should avoid doing some difficult and exciting exercises, because dogs are prone to fractures. You should also pay attention to supplementing calcium. You can feed calcium tablets or choose some natural dog food that is rich in nutrients and high in calcium.

　4. Training

From a training perspective, generally speaking, a corgi's tail wagging will convey a lot of signals, such as fear and fear. If a Corgi's tail is cut off, their emotions will not be seen by their opponents during a fight, so they will not dare to attack the Corgi easily. This is one of the reasons why corgis become more confident after docking their tails, making them more lively and cute.

5. Prevent being stepped on by cattle

The tail is docked because Corgis were used as herding dogs to help herd cattle. Because Corgis need to run among cattle when working, in order to prevent the tail from being stepped on by cattle, and also for safety reasons, it is relatively safer and more convenient to dock the tail, so the tail is deliberately removed.