Tail

Question 1

Thick at the base, straight, with a slight tendency to taper; hair short. When the dog is in action and especially when questing, is carried horizontally or nearly like that. Should be docked at 15-25 cm from the root.

Answer 1

Bracco Italiano

Question 2

Set high, carried horizontally (or slightly lowered), often lively when the dog is attentive or in action. The Xxxx can be born tailless or with a very short tail. When the tail is docked the ideal length is from 3 to 6 cm, the docked tail should not exceed 10cm.

Answer 2

Brittany

Question 3

Set high, strong at the root and then tapering, of medium length. About halfway docked for hunting purposes. At rest hanging down; in movement horizontal, neither carried too high above the backline nor extremely bent. (In countries where the tail docking is prohibited by law, the tail can remain in its natural shape. It should reach as far as the hocks and be carried straight or slightly sabre tail fashion).

Answer 3

GSP

Question 4

Following the topline, carried as horizontally as possible or slightly raised, but not steep. Neither too thick or too thin. Docked for the hunting purposes. (In countries where docking is prohibited by law, the tail may be left natural. It should reach to the hocks and should be carried straight or slightly sabre-like.)

Answer 4

GWP

Question 5

Set on slightly low, strong at the base, then tapering. In countries where tail docking is not prohibited by law, the tail may be shortened by one quarter to avoid hunting hazards. If tail docking is prohibited, the tail reaches down to the hock joint and carried straight or slightly sabre like. On the move, it is raised up to the horizontal. It is well covered by dense coat.

Answer 5

Hungarian Vizsla

Question 6

Set on a medium height, strong at the base, then tapering. In countries where tail docking is not prohibited by law, the tail may be shortened by one quarter to avoid hunting hazards. If tail docking is prohibited, the tail reaches down to the hock joint and is carried straight or slightly sabre like. On the move, it is raised up to the horizontal. The tail is well furnished with dense coat.

Answer 6

HWV

Question 7

Docked: To half its length. Thick, particularly at the base set on as a continuation of croup and carried horizontal or down. No fringes.
Undocked: Thick at the base, set on as a continuation of croup and carried horizontal or down. No fringes.

Answer 7

Italian Spinone

Question 8

Docked: Docking of tip of tail optional.
Undocked: Well set on, in line with the back. Base thick, tapering evenly towards the tip, well feathered. It should be carried horizontally or curved slightly upwards.

Answer 8

Large Musterlander

Question 9

Set on slightly lower than with other similar breeds. Tail strong and well coated. Carried hanging down in repose When alert or working, carried level or higher. In countries where it is allowed by law, appropriately tail docking is permissible for xxxx used for hunting.

Answer 9

Weimaraner and Weimaraner Longhaired

Question 10

Moderately strong, set rather high, carried downwards when the dog is at rest; carried horizontally when the dog is in action. Well furnished with hair but not brush style. The tail is shortened (docked) at half length.

Answer 10

Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer

Question 11

Strong and thick at the root tapering gradually to the tip. Reaching past the bend of hock; carried straight or sabre like on the move. Natural feathering which if trimmed reveals short curls.

Answer 11

Murray