The 15 Dog Breeds with Long Tails:
Irish Wolfhounds are just huge dogs in general, so it makes sense that their tails would be massive, too. In fact, the longest tail ever measured was on one of these dogs.
Keon, a Belgian pup, had a tail that checked in at two-and-a-half feet long! We can only imagine how bad it must have hurt to get whacked by that thing (and how careful you had to be closing doors in Keon’s house).
This one can be hard to spot, as Akitas have tails that curl back towards their bodies. You may even see some dogs that have a tail that piles up on their backs. If you hold that tail out straight, though, you’ll find that it can stretch out for quite some distance.
The reason these dogs need such extensive appendages is due to their climate, as the long tail helps keep them warm when they curl up in the snow.
Why do dogs wag their tails?
Most, but not all, dogs have tails.
Some breeds, such as Australian Shepherds and Pembroke Welsh Corgis, are born with nubby little flaps of fatty tissue, where the tail should be happily waving.
Most experienced dog owners know dogs use their tails to communicate.
Learning to read your dog’s tail is key to successfully communicating with your dog.
Tails held high are usually a sign of an aware, alert dog.
Tails tucked low or between the legs usually indicate a dog feeling threatened or is a frightened, nervous dog.
Bristled tails are usually a sign a dog is on defense.
Why do dogs wag their tails, and does the wagging direction mean anything? Some behaviorists even believe how a dog wags their tail from left to right or vice-versa indicates their familiarity with who they are meeting or greeting. Wagging from the left side to the right side means a stranger. Right to left means the dog recognizes you.
Wagging in circles usually means the dog is happy or excited. When your dog wags his tail while lying down, it means he’s content. When your dog holds his tail up and still, it means he’s wary.
What type of dogs are tall and skinny?
Many people might think that tall skinny dogs exist due to underfeeding, bad eating habits, a decline in gut health, and an underlying illness. But, thats not entirely true. The truth is a lot of these dogs are already born skinny; its something that they cant help.
However, naturally skinny breeds have similar characteristics like being fast, agile, and great at hunting. Moreover, many skinny dog breeds are incredibly loyal dogs and love to shower their dog owners with affection.
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Dog breeds with long tails have both advantages and disadvantages. Tails are the windows to a dog’s soul. They are involuntary indicators of a dog’s thoughts and feelings.
Those with short or no tails are at a disadvantage and can be misjudged as stoic or aggressive, by both humans and others of their kind.
Dogs with long tails include the breeds Irish Wolfhound, Akita, American Eskimo Dog, Otterhound, German Shepherd, Husky, Field Spaniel, Havanese, Irish Setter, Kuvasz, Leonberger, Berger Picard, Mastiff, Norwegian Lundehund, Whippet, and St. Bernard.
Large breeds with whip tails tend to be the world record holders as dogs with long tails. Their tails are long and thin and are designed for speed and agility. They are usually found on short-haired dogs, that have been bred for racing, or hunting in conditions where sight and speed are more important than scent and endurance.
The Guinness World Record for the dog with longest tail is currently held by Keon, an Irish Wolfhound, the tallest breed of dog in the world. His tail length measures 76.8 cm (30.2 in). The previous record holder was Finnegan, also an Irish Wolfhound, at 72.29 cm. Before him, Bentley, a Great Dane held the title, at 66.04 cm.
Doberman Pinschers fall into the category of dog breeds with the longest tails but routinely have their tails docked, for aesthetic purposes. This practice began when the breed was used to guard livestock. The long tail was prone to injury so was amputated to save the dog distress. A short tail has now become tradition for the breed.
German Shepherds have sword tails which are furry and heavier than whip tails. GSDs tend to allow their tails to hang down to conserve energy, giving them the appearance of having a low slung, shorter tail.
Irish Setters and Pointers are hunting dogs that use their long tails to point out their prey to their human working companions.
Otterhounds are rare, aquatic dogs that were bred to hunt otters. They have large and long, rounded tails that aid in swimming and manoeuvring their bodies while diving.
Huskies, St Bernards and other dogs designed for living in Arctic conditions, have deceptively long tails. They may not appear so because they are bushy, tightly wound and held high on their backs.
Their complete tail length can best be seen when the dogs sleep in cold conditions, as their tails are long enough to cover their noses.