Husky Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 So does the tail lay down as a husky gets older? I notice in a lot of pics of older huskies, the tail is laid down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 i dont think so maybe the dogs in the pix were tired!!! ive met older huskies and their tails have been high and proud but i might be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 when my dogs are relaxed - or just chilling they have their tails down when they are playing or walking or excited their tails curl over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Piskorski Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Zoey's tail is never up unless she's out on a walk. Cesar's tail is almost always up, especially on walks. Kyrian and Blaze are only 10 weeks old and their tails are always curled too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #2 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 When my Stormy girl was losing muscle mass in her hind end, her tail rarely went up anymore. Most of the time these guys have their tails up, especially out for a walk. But not always when just inside hanging out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I haven't read what the Breed Standard in the UK says, but in the US (where I see you also are), it states that the tail should be carried down when the dog is working, although it may be carried up in a sickle when the dog is "in repose" - which I assume is a way of saying "not working," lol! The tail should not be curled to either side or snapped tightly to the back. If you're seeing pictures of dogs who are shown, or are from show or working lines, chances that it isn't curled... In part, this is a balance thing - the tail is used as a rudder, helping the dog move comfortably and with less effort/more efficiently. It's also to help distinguish the breed from the Alaskan Malamute, the Samoyed, and the Akita, all of which generally have curlier tails and could fairly easily be mistaken for a Siberian by someone not familiar with the breeds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahNukka&Shadow Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I haven't read what the Breed Standard in the UK says, but in the US (where I see you also are), it states that the tail should be carried down when the dog is working, although it may be carried up in a sickle when the dog is "in repose" - which I assume is a way of saying "not working," lol! The tail should not be curled to either side or snapped tightly to the back. If you're seeing pictures of dogs who are shown, or are from show or working lines, chances that it isn't curled... In part, this is a balance thing - the tail is used as a rudder, helping the dog move comfortably and with less effort/more efficiently. It's also to help distinguish the breed from the Alaskan Malamute, the Samoyed, and the Akita, all of which generally have curlier tails and could fairly easily be mistaken for a Siberian by someone not familiar with the breeds... Thats really interesting Gigi, both of mine have tails that curl to far over and often touch the back (but since their not show dogs this isnt a problem to me)... however when they get into a proper running pace they go into perfect sibe sycle style, they actually vary rarely carry their tails fully down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 When my guys are running around and playing, their tails are up and like a sickle, most of the time, but when in harness and really working (not goofing off!), their tails are trailing out behind them. My guys are out of show stock, and I have shown in the past and want to get back into it, so -- I'm glad! You're right, though, as long as you aren't competing at a show with them, what does it matter? You still love them, and they're VERY worthy of being loved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 blaze's tail touches his back - and skyla has what i like to call her dougnut curl as hers curls round alot but still leaves a hole in the middle which i absolutely adore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Embrys tail was up all the time until we got Zoey, now both of their tails are usually down unless we're out or they're playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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