Pembroke Tails

So, I know the US doesn't have any standard for undocked dogs. The UK and AUS have the statement, "Set in line with topline. Natural carriage above topline when moving or alert."

The Cardigan standard is a little more in-depth in the UK and AUS, and much more in-depth for the US which states, "set fairly low on body line and reaching well below hock. Carried low when standing or moving slowly, streaming out parallel to ground when at a dead run, lifted when excited, but never curled over the back. High tail set is a serious fault."

Does anybody know if non-English language standards that do not allow tail docking (such as Finnish or Swedish) list what the Pembroke tail is supposed to be shaped like--something similar to the Cardigan US standard? I am just curious, because from these three standards, is an undocked Pem supposed to have a curled tail, a straight tail, or nine tails stemming from one base?

Or, if you don't know the standards, what kind of tail do you see undocked Pems as having, how long is it, etc?

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Permalink Reply by John Wolff on July 29, 2011 at 12:55pm

That looks like a great physique for a dog, to me. Sometimes, in dark, repressed, guilty moments, I almost wish my dogs had slightly longer legs -- I manage to catch myself just in time.

Anne Pinkerton here has a dog something like that -- a Border Cardi mix.

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Permalink Reply by Caitlin Randolph on December 19, 2012 at 2:14am

Ah! I am looking at corgis like crazy and I know it's the smart choice for the lifestyle I will have for the next 10 years but I would love me a big huge leggy friend! I dont doubt I'll end up with one corgi and one German Shepard in 7 years.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on July 28, 2011 at 10:40pm

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Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on July 29, 2011 at 12:06am

Sidney usually carries his tail straight out behind him, unless he's excited about something...then it curls up like this!

It is 12 inches long with the white tip.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on July 29, 2011 at 8:34am

Love that pic Sid!!!!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Rachael & Waffle on July 30, 2011 at 12:03am

Beautiful tail!

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Permalink Reply by John Wolff on July 29, 2011 at 12:33am

When Al regenerated his tail on April 1, 2009, it grew back like this:

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on July 29, 2011 at 1:47pm

Beautiful tail Al but why do you soooooo guilty? Not something your owner did I hope...

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Permalink Reply by Priscilla, CARLY, and Frankie on August 18, 2011 at 9:41am

John is always up to something ..cant trust that man... hahahahahaha!

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Permalink Reply by Keri&Merlin(Judy&Alan's Pups) on July 29, 2011 at 4:25pm

HAHAHAHA!!!Made My day,John!!!Slipped and fell bathing the corgis (hardwood in the bath not a good idea:() and am now down to little physical stuff for a couple weeks.What a kick to always see Your work!!Thanx :)