Anyone who is familiar with Corgi dogs knows that Corgi dogs have super short tails, so their butts are not covered. However, their plump and beautiful butts are known as the three most popular healers in the pet industry. One of the butts. But why doesn’t Corgi have a tail? It turns out that most corgis that are just born have tails, and their tails are not short. Out of habit, people will break the tails of Corgis at the root soon after they are born. Why do Corgis have their tails docked? Let’s take a look below with the editor of Boqi.
Corgi tail docking is a tradition inherited from history. Don’t look at the Corgi’s short legs. Historically, it is just a working dog specialized in chasing cattle. However, because its legs are too short, its tail is in the way when chasing cattle and sheep, and it is easy for cattle to step on its tail. It is believed that in order to prevent the dog from being injured, tail docking is adopted. In addition, in the past, taxes were required to keep dogs in the UK, and tail docking could avoid taxes. Another interesting saying is that because the Corgi Zhengjia sent to the British royal family had its tail docked, and was considered to have a fair appearance, the little Corgi had its tail deliberately docked after birth.
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Because of the past These traditions include tail docking in the Corgi breed standards. It’s just that the current tail-cutting of Corgis is for appearance reasons and for good taste. In the breed standards of the American Kennel Club, it is stipulated for the Corgi's tail: "The tail should be as short as possible, and the cross-section must not be jagged." It is also stipulated: "Some Corgis have The tail is born short. In this case, if their tail legs are short enough, the tail can be connected. The correct length is 2 inches (5.1 cm), but if the tail is raised, it may destroy their integrity. Surface. ”
The current docked corgi has become the standard, andNo tail, low legs, long body, and big butt are the characteristics of this species. Cutting off the tail will make the butt look bigger and cuter. It doesn't matter if you have a dog at home. If you don't feel the need, it's also a good idea to raise a corgi with only a tail.
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