The Shocking Truth About Corgi Tails

One of my favorite things about my Corgi, Winston, is his fluffy, fox-like tail. I couldn’t imagine him without it and yet so many Corgis (particularly those we see online) are walking around without one!

It’s no surprise that many people believe Corgis are born without tails. But this is completely untrue. Almost all Corgis, Pembrokes included, are born with tails. Those without their tail have had it docked!

Tail docking is the removal of a dog’s tail. It involves cutting through muscle and bone without anesthesia in puppies less than 5 days old. Many vets and breeders consider it an outdated and cruel practice.

These short tails are not a natural characteristic of the breed; in fact, most Corgis are born with longer tails. There are two possible reasons for a Corgi to have a short tail: – A natural mutation that causes the puppy to be born with a bobtail (rare). – The breeder or vet docks the tail 2-3 days after birth (most likely). It is crucial to clarify that almost all Corgis are born with tails.

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Find out more about this unethical practice & how you can get a corgi with its tail