Ruptured cruciate ligaments, which may be acquired or genetically predisposed, and defects related to
natural bob tails, both minor and major, are common.
Given that some countries are now banning docking, breeders are again attempting to select for dogs with the genes for
natural bob tails.
Historically, the Pembroke was a breed with
a natural bob tail (very short tail).
He is shaggy and natural in appearance with a docked or
natural bobbed tail.
The Rat Terrier may have a natural tail carried in an upward curve,
a natural bob tail, or a docked tail.
Not exact matches
Many Aussies have
natural «
bob»
tails that are around 10 cm long.
Over a quarter of the dogs whose owners knew their
tail length at birth stated the dogs were
natural bobs.
The difference between the
Natural bob -
tailed dogs and those that have had their
tails removed can be determined by x-ray or feel.
Tail may be
natural (long, stub or
bob) or docked.