Hook Tail - Page 1

Anybody here knows the causes of hook tail other that genetics?

A tail that forms a hook like and sometimes when the dog is on alert, the tail rises high over the top line. Like the tail of a Siberian Husky. But. of course, not exactly like that just semi Husky tail. I don't know if it's called crooked tail.

techically caused by the length and angle of the vertebrae within and throughout the spine and tail.  Shorter vertebral discs cause more "curl"  This vertebral length is also what is responsible for tail set, if the tail is set too high.

O.K. and  how is the hook tail related to SHORT CROUP...???

I understand the SHORT VERTEBRAL DISKS causing hook in the end of the tail...Can it be  the cause also of BANANA backs (roaches)...???

For curly tails the top of the tail (disks inbetween the vertebra) are the ones shorter or thinner...for roaches, the ones below (Disks inbetween the backbone) are shorter than the top or back line...

Can Glucosamine and Chondroiting help...

Needs advice on this... any scientific support... REMEDY.???

By the way roaches do sometimes subside for a young puppy and may indicate a firm back (as what Germans say..)

But thats a different topic... I miss the BANANA back saga...  LOL ...Marci