The language of tails

[mayahund]

I just looked through the pics I put at Chili's homepage; chili.arivene.net/index.php?date=1169679600

And I realized they speak volumes about tails or no tails. Have a look at both dogs tails - Chili's the one with tail - and see how you know all the time were chili's at but with Mubi you have to look twice. And remember, some of these photos are taken in sequence on high speed The body language is quite visible and interesting in just those few pics I put in there.

In earlier discussions I always stated I don't mind Mubi being docked but it's easier to "read" an undocked dog. I think those pic's shows that very well.

Ewa

[temwani]

Hi Ewa,

I agree totally! Paul was really happy when he had Toska and still likes her without a tail but I have converted him to BBs with tails. I love the way they wag them proudly when they are running about and you can immediately see what they are thinking. We will only dock a tail now for medical reasons.

It would be really cool to create a whole gallery of pictures of dogs with their tails in different postitions. In fact that sounds like a good idea to add to our website. Cheers Ewa!

Geri

[bulieboerboels]

Hi Ewa got to agree that tails make for easier reading of what the dog is thinking.I love Toskas stump but equally like all the other dogs tails apart from when they are clearing the coffee table etc.Regards Paul.

[mayahund]

Couldn't agree with you more Paul!
When Chili moves in our very small and overfurnitured livingroom - her tail is about 10-15 cm above the coffetable and 5 cm above my desk. I've had a few drinks poured over both carpet and computer printer

Or howabout early morning when you get out of bed and the dogs get soooo excited that you're up - smack - right belove the kneecaps - now does that hurt or does it HURT

Ewa