Corgis are now regarded as "cute pets" by young owners. They run slowly with short limbs and smile from time to time, making them very fond of them. We will also find that most Corgis have docked tails, and some Corgis have their butts designed into a "heart-shaped" pattern, which makes them look very cute and playful. Revealing the secret of why Corgi dogs have their tail docked? Is it possible to keep the tail intact?

Revealing the secret of why Corgi dogs have their tail docked? The historical reasons for Corgi tail docking:

< p> Corgi tail docking is something that has been adhered to since ancient times. After all, the Corgi was a working dog used to herd cattle in ancient times. It is precisely because it is born with short legs that its tail will delay work when chasing cattle and sheep. After all, it is easy to be stepped on by cattle and sheep. This will also cause injuries, so in order to cause unnecessary trouble, owners who raise Corgis usually cut off their tails when they are young. Because in the past, Corgis as working dogs had to pay taxes, tail docking was also considered as proof after paying taxes.

When to dock the tail of a Corgi?

Many Corgis have their tails docked shortly after birth. Corgis’ neurological development is not complete when they are young. The pain will not be that obvious. The larger the tail, the more painful it may be. Anesthesia and subsequent use of drugs will be used to treat the wound. So even if you just bought a Corgi baby, most of them don’t have a tail.

Is it still necessary to dock the tail of Corgis in modern times?

But even today’s Corgis are no longer used for working and hunting like the previous Corgis. , but there is still a risk of being stepped on if the tail is left, and I think Corgi’s legs are too short. Unlike other dogs, even if the tail hangs down, it will not touch the ground. Corgis are too short, and dragging their tails in contact with the ground for a long time can easily hide dirt. The tail is close to the anus, which is also a place prone to bacterial infection.

Are there any disadvantages to docking a Corgi’s tail?

In fact, everyone knows that dogs’ tails are an important way for them to express their emotions and convey information. No. Of course, a Corgi with a tail cannot master this natural "body language"

A dog's tail can also play a role in adjusting the body's balance. In fact, a Corgi's tail is not short and has very long hair. Corgis with tails actually look very coordinated and handsome.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that docking a Corgi’s tail is a kind of surgery, and it is best to do it in a professional pet hospital. The consequences of wound infection are serious.