Tail

Question 1

Tail:
The set on of tail is moderately low, following the contours of the sloping croup and of length to reach approximately to the hock. At rest it should hang in a very slight curve. During movement or excitement the tail may be raised, but under no circumstances should any part of the tail be carried past a vertical line drawn through the root. The tail should carry a good brush.

Answer 1

Australian Cattle Dog

Question 2

Tail:
The tail during rest should hang in a very slight curve. During movement or excitement it may be raised, but under no circumstances should the tail be carried past a vertical line drawn through the root. It should be furnished with a good brush. Set on position to blend with sloping croup, and it should reach approximately to the hock.

Answer 2

Australian Kelpie

Question 3

Tail:
Docked: Docked tail is straight, not to exceed four inches in length.

Undocked: Set on following the line of the croup. Of moderate length, not kinked. In overall balance with the rest of the dog. Moderately feathered

Bobbed: May be naturally bobbed. Is straight, not to exceed four inches in length.

Answer 3

Australian Shepherd

Question 4

Tail:
The tail is undocked, of a natural length not exceeding 10 centimetres (four inches), set on high but not carried much above the level of the back.

Answer 4

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

Question 5

Tail:
Set low, without kink or twist, and long enough for the end of the bone to reach at least the point of the hock. Carried low with an upward swirl at the tip whilst standing or walking, but may be extended at speed. Never carried over the back. Covered with abundant hair.

Answer 5

Bearded Collie

Question 6

Tail:
Whole, carried low, it reaches at least to the hock, without deviating, forming a slight hook in the form of a “J”. When in
action, the tail can be carried higher, an extension of the top line.

Answer 6

Beauceron (Berger de Beauce)

Question 7

Tail:
Well set on and strong at the base. Of medium length, reaching at least to the hock, but preferably further. At rest carried down with the tip curved backwards at the level of the hock, raised more when moving, although without passing the horizontal. The curve towards the tip becomes more accentuated, without ever at any time forming a hook or deviation.

Answer 7

Belgian Shepherd Dog

Question 8

Tail:
Set on the lower third of the croup, thick and strong at the root, it gradually tapers towards the tip. Covered with slightly wavy goat-like hair. Length of tail often reaches the hock when the dog is standing; preferably it should be shorter. At rest the tail is carried sabre fashion i.e. pendant in the top two thirds, with the end third slightly curved. In action the dog waves his tail flag-like laterally.

Answer 8

Bergamasco Shepherd Dog

Question 9

Tail:
The tail is moderately long, set on low, well furnished and with an upward swirl towards the end, completing the graceful contour and balance of the dog. The tail may be raised in excitement, but not carried over the back.

Answer 9

Border Collie

Question 10

Tail:
Docked: Set relatively high the tail must continue the line of the backbone. The tail must be docked in the first week of birth leaving two [2] or three [3] vertebrae.
Undocked: Set relatively high the tail must continue the line of the backbone.
Tailless: Dogs born tailless, should not be penalised on that ground.

Answer 10

Bouvier des Flandres

Question 11

Tail:
Long, well covered with hair with upward hook at tip. Carried low but always held centrally. Bone of tail reaching at least point of hock.

Answer 11

Briard

Question 12

Tail:
The tail should be long with the bone reaching at least to the hock joint. To be carried low when the dog is quiet, but with a slight upward swirl at the tip. It may be carried gaily when the dog is excited, but not over the back.

Answer 12

Collie Rough

Question 13

Tail:
Should be long with the bone reaching at least to the hock joint. To be carried low when the dog is quiet, but with a slight upward swirl at the tip. It may be carried gaily when the dog is excited, but not over the back.

Answer 13

Collie Smooth

Question 14

Tail:
At rest, hanging straight down or with a slight curve. Reaches to the hock. In action, carried gracefully upwards, never curled or carried sideways.

Answer 14

Dutch Shepherd Dog

Question 15

Tail:
Set rather high, medium in length, covered with profuse and long hair. The tip of the tail may have a J-formed hook. When
moving the tail is curved over the back or side, in rest it may hang.

Answer 15

Finnish Lapphund

Question 16

Tail:
The tail extends to at least the hock joint, however, not beyond the middle of the rear pastern. It has slightly longer hair on the underside and is carried in a gentle hanging curve when relaxed. It can be carried higher when excited or during movement but not above the horizontal. Corrective surgery is forbidden.

Answer 16

German Shepherd Dog