The American Kennel Club considers short and corkscrew tails as the standard for Bulldogs. Other species of Bulldogs, such as the American Bulldog and Olde English Bulldog, typically exhibit a long tail. For them, such a tail is the breed standard. You're probably wondering why most Bulldogs have short tails.
Do Bulldogs have straight tails?
Straight tails are the most prominent Bulldog tail type. They are one of the Bulldog tail types accepted by the American Kennel Club for show standard dogs.
Why do Bulldogs have curly tails?
Pugs and some Bulldogs have corkscrew shaped tails. This tail shape can be caused by vertebrae that have either fused or are wedge-shaped. The medical term for this condition is hemivertebrae. It's common in these breeds and not a concern as long as it effects the only the tail.
Why does my English bulldog have a straight tail?
Straight Tail When a Bulldog puppy is born, his tail is already starting to resemble what it will look like when he grows into an adult. According to the American Kennel Club, the straight tail and the corkscrew-shaped tails are the most desirable. A newborn Bulldog puppy' straight tail is soft.
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