Do Corgis Have Tails? 5 Fascinating Facts - PupVine

Do Corgis Have Tails? 5 Fascinating Facts

Different Types

The Cardigan Corgis are the ones that get the long fluffy tail, who, while similar to the Pembroke Welsh, aren’t the same dog breed at all.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Tail

For the usual Corgi of Wales, their tail, even at full length, is relatively short, but has a lot of fluff on it.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Tail

For the Cardigan Welsh Corgi however, the tail is longer and is carried lower, under the hock usually.

Natural Bobtail

A natural bobtail is a genetic mutation that happens in a number of different breeds, not just the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

Tail Docking

Docked tail standard began because Corgis would often have their tails injured or completely crushed by cattle and other livestock.

Tail Docking

Docked tail standard began because Corgis would often have their tails injured or completely crushed by cattle and other livestock.