raised tail??!! - Page 1

hello, I have a 2 1/2 months old puppy, i noticed that when she's moving she carries her tail a little over the level of her back, however when she eats or when she's at rest it hangs like a sabre. the dam carries its tail at a good level. the sire a little high. 1. are their any chances that the pup will carry its tail over the level of it's back? 2. At 2 1/2 mos, is it too early to judge the puppy on how it carries its tail? at what age will i know that the pup carries its tail at a bad angle?

My first question; Does her tail or the tip of her tail touch the ground if she lets it down?

If she's eating it will hang but doesnt touch the ground, however if i pose the pup her tail touches the ground. the pup seldom puts her tail down, its like shes always excited and her tail keeps on wagging almost at level with her back. thanks

Obviously one can't diagnose over the internet. But most likely, from what you have said, she has what is often called a "gay" tail. It is not infrequently seen in high drive dogs, and some other dogs who get excited easily. I have had 2 dogs with the gay tail syndrome. Both were top show dogs who went on to have very successful careers. It was just that their tails tended to be carried high and they put them up whenever they alerted or got excited.

thank you very much. i also noticed her high drive everytime i take her out for walks she usually jumps to bite the leash and play with tennis ball. thank you