Overview of dog breeds without a tail

There are a large number of dog breeds, each of which has its own distinctive character traits and unique appearance. It is the latter that becomes the key factor that affects the choice of a pet.

In addition to the fact that dogs are large and small, short-haired and long-haired, they can be with a tail and without it. There are many breeds, the hallmark of which is the lack of tail.

The absence of such a part of the body as the tail, from a representative of the canine family caused a lot of questions from scientists and researchers. For many decades, brilliant minds have tried to find explanations for this type of mutation in animals. After many laboratory studies, it was concluded that the cause of the lack of a tail in the dog is gene mutations. Individuals that have a short appendage or simply do not have it are called heterozygous.

It is also proven that the presence of gene mutations has a strong effect on future offspring. It is transmitted in 50% of cases.

Studies have shown that there are dog breeds that are characterized by gene mutations. Among them are the following dog breeds:

• Australian Pinscher
• Brazilian Terrier
• British Spaniel
• French Bulldog;
• Karelian bear dog;
• Doberman
• Pyrenean Shepherd Dog;
• Polish lowland shepherd;
• Old English Shepherd;
• Croatian Shepherd Dog;
• Swedish Walhund;
• boxer;
• Boston Terrier
• English bulldog;
• miniature schnauzer;
• rottweiler;
• welsh corgi.

The length of the tail or its complete absence in these animals depends on many factors that influence the formation of limbs. Of course, this is a pedigree, the presence or absence of a gene of congenital mutation, dominant and nominal genes.

There are quite a lot of breeds of dogs with a short tail and without it. Some of them are familiar to us - they can often be seen on the street and in the park. Below are the most popular individuals.

The birthplace of this magnificent dog is Germany. An animal named after the city of Rothwald. Initially, this breed was used by man as a shepherd and for protection.

Rottweiler refers to a large, muscular breed of dog, the height of which can reach 80 cm at the withers, and weight - up to 50 kg. In most cases, the animal is black.

Rottweiler is characterized by the presence of a short muzzle, a strong jaw, hanging triangular ears and dark almond-shaped eyes.

Many consider these dogs to be very aggressive and unpredictable, but dog handlers say the opposite. They claim that Rottweiler, like any other breed, needs proper training.

This is a small tailless dog, which is credited with fighting heritage - allegedly earlier it was the French bulldogs who took part in fierce dog fights. Today, this breed is assigned the role of a pet.

This dog is not characterized by large parameters: its height does not exceed 35 cm, and the weight is within 14 kg. The breed can be recognized by a wide head, a wide nose, a convex forehead, and large dark eyes. The dog has a tiger or spotted color.

This breed is also from Germany. The boxer is a stocky and muscular dog who loves a sporting lifestyle. Its height at the withers does not exceed 65 cm, and weight - 32 kg. The German boxer is characterized by a square and wide head, protruding forward with his lower jaw, expressive dark eyes. The dog's coat has a red or tiger color.

As far back as the 19th century, this breed was used by people exclusively to help graze livestock. No matter how it sounds scary, but the owners deliberately chopped off the tails of animals. Today, thanks to scientific research and progress, such a mutation is an integral part of the dog’s body.

As for the size, these dogs are not too big: their height does not exceed 65 cm, and their weight is 40 kg.

The shepherd has a long wavy coat. The character of the animal is good-natured and non-aggressive.

This is a noble and elegant breed of dogs. The breed appeared in Germany in the 19th century by artificial means. The dog is characterized by well-developed musculature and stature. Her height reaches 72 cm, and weight - 40 kg. Short hair can be black, brown, blue or isabella.

Doberman is a fearless, active, mobile breed. He has a keen mind and vigilance. For the Doberman, constant physical activity and training are very important.

This breed of dog is considered one of the newest - it was bred by breeders. Many of its representatives live in the palace of the Queen of England, dogs are favorites of Elizabeth II.

Puppies can be born with or without a tail. The absence of a tail can be explained by two reasons: it was stopped or the dog has a bobtail gene.

The weight of the Welsh Corgi does not exceed 13 kg, and the height at the withers is 30 cm. As for the color, it can be the most diverse.

Choosing a puppy without a tail is just as responsible and difficult as choosing a puppy with an appendage. The main thing to understand is that its absence in a dog is neither a defect nor a disease.

To choose the right pet, you need to follow a series of recommendations, which will be discussed below.

• It is necessary to determine the breed of the dog and gender.
• Then you need to carefully study the pedigree. This is required in order to understand from which parent a gene mutation was transmitted.
• Inspect the tail. You should make sure that the appendage was not surgically stopped, and perhaps the person is dealing with scammers. If the operation was performed, then it leaves a distinct mark in the form of a scar.
• It is necessary to familiarize yourself with the vaccination card.
• If you take a puppy in a kennel, you need to be sure of the good reputation of the institution.

A dog without a tail is not considered special. She, like all other four-legged pets, is a friend of a person and needs care, care and respect from her master.

The features of the Doberman breed are described in the next video.