{"id":16688,"date":"2022-03-25T10:59:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labs-tail-curls\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:59:15","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:15","slug":"why-is-my-labs-tail-curls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labs-tail-curls\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my labs tail curls?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labs-tail-curls\/#Why_is_my_labs_tail_curls\" title=\"Why is my labs tail curls?\">Why is my labs tail curls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labs-tail-curls\/#Can_purebred_Labs_have_curly_tails\" title=\"Can purebred Labs have curly tails?\">Can purebred Labs have curly tails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labs-tail-curls\/#What_causes_a_dogs_tail_to_curl\" title=\"What causes a dog&#8217;s tail to curl?\">What causes a dog&#8217;s tail to curl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labs-tail-curls\/#What_is_an_otter_tail_on_a_lab\" title=\"What is an otter tail on a lab?\">What is an otter tail on a lab?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labs-tail-curls\/#What_causes_a_curly_tail_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes a curly tail in dogs?\">What causes a curly tail in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labs-tail-curls\/#Does_a_Labs_tail_curl\" title=\"Does a Labs tail curl?\">Does a Labs tail curl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labs-tail-curls\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_Labrador_is_purebred\" title=\"How do I know if my Labrador is purebred?\">How do I know if my Labrador is purebred?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-labs-tail-curls\/#What_kind_of_tail_does_a_lab_have\" title=\"What kind of tail does a lab have?\">What kind of tail does a lab have?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_labs_tail_curls\"><\/span>Why is my labs tail curls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The dog&#8217;s vertebrae have gradually fused to produce a curly tail. Another reason is that the bones are wedge-shaped and naturally form a curve. Curly tails are commonly the result of hemivertebrae. Therefore, many dog breeds will have the curved tail as a standard for their species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_purebred_Labs_have_curly_tails\"><\/span>Can purebred Labs have curly tails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ideal Labrador tail is medium length, extending no longer than the hock to be in accordance with the breed standard. However, some Labrador tails fall outside of this standard, being shorter, longer, or thinner than average. Unlike some other breeds, <b>a Lab&#8217;s tail doesn&#8217;t curl over their back<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_dogs_tail_to_curl\"><\/span>What causes a dog&#8217;s tail to curl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When your dog is in his normal, happy state, his tail will be held up, softly curled over his back. He may wag it gently, still curled, if he&#8217;s slightly happy. If his tail is tightly curled over his back, and\/or bristly, he&#8217;s on alert. If his hackles are up as well, he&#8217;s in a defensive posture.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_otter_tail_on_a_lab\"><\/span>What is an otter tail on a lab?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Lab&#8217;s thick, tapering tailan otter tail, it&#8217;s called <b>serves as a powerful rudder, constantly moving back and forth as the dog swims and aids the dog in turning. As for the breed&#8217;s characteristic temperament, it is as much a hallmark of the breed as the otter tail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_curly_tail_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes a curly tail in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This type of tail is caused by <b>a vertebrae deformity, so unlike sickled or ringed tails which dogs can straighten according to their mood, corkscrew tails stay in one curled position. Pugs and bulldogs tend to have corkscrew tails.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_Labs_tail_curl\"><\/span>Does a Labs tail curl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike some other breeds, <b>a Lab&#8217;s tail doesn&#8217;t curl over their back. Instead, it follows their topline (the line from their neck to tail). Giving them the overall balanced appearance that we know of this breed!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_Labrador_is_purebred\"><\/span>How do I know if my Labrador is purebred?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Examine the puppy for a thick, sturdy tail. <b>Look closely to see if it&#8217;s thick at the base, and growing thinner toward the tip. If the puppy&#8217;s tail is narrow and spindly, it likely isn&#8217;t a purebred. Keep in mind that the pup&#8217;s tail will become larger and thicker as it grows older.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_tail_does_a_lab_have\"><\/span>What kind of tail does a lab have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The traditional Labrador Retriever tail is <b>thick and gradually tapers towards the tip. Unlike some other retriever breeds, such as the Golden Retriever, Labradors have little to no feathering on their tails. Instead, their entire tail is covered in dense fur, like the rest of their body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my labs tail curls?Can purebred Labs have curly tails?What causes a dog&#8217;s tail to curl?What is an otter tail on a lab?What causes a curly tail in dogs?Does a Labs tail curl?How do I know if my Labrador is purebred?What kind of tail does a lab have? 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