Aussie Shepherds actually have a bob-tail gene and can be born with or without Tails, and I imagine the "miniature' version carries the gene also. So don't assume that an Aussie with no tail has been docked. =)
Docked tails are also for sanitary issues, so the reasons for minis having it is the same as the large. They have large "pants" on their rears and feces will get stuck all in their tails and even "pants" if the pants arent trimmed around the anus.
My mini does the same exact thing at the park. He cannot wait at all to get in! It's the best thing in the world to him.
The reason for the docked tails, originally, is the fact that the larger versions are used for herding cattle, and long tails will get stepped on. As to the miniatures--it's pretty much there so that they look like the big ones.
That dog looks all most like mine
flowergirl23able 8 months ago
I have a corgi and mini aussie mixed. She has the same sized tail as this dog. :)
pinkbb13 1 year ago
Aussie Shepherds actually have a bob-tail gene and can be born with or without Tails, and I imagine the "miniature' version carries the gene also. So don't assume that an Aussie with no tail has been docked. =)
MTJessie 1 year ago
Docked tails are also for sanitary issues, so the reasons for minis having it is the same as the large. They have large "pants" on their rears and feces will get stuck all in their tails and even "pants" if the pants arent trimmed around the anus.
My mini does the same exact thing at the park. He cannot wait at all to get in! It's the best thing in the world to him.
candipoox 2 years ago
damn it just took off lets hope u know how to make it come back
kelly2000398 2 years ago
thats the spitting image of my dog!
piepiepieman9 3 years ago
Oh my god! This looks JUST like my Aus. Shep. Rambo!
ErinFaye3 3 years ago
CommanderROR, many aussies (toy, mini, and standard) are actually born with docked tails. Just an FYI (0:
workingonmore 3 years ago
The reason for the docked tails, originally, is the fact that the larger versions are used for herding cattle, and long tails will get stepped on. As to the miniatures--it's pretty much there so that they look like the big ones.
t1mpani 3 years ago
docked tail is part of the breed. my mini aussie is fast too... I named him Vollee which in greek means bullet!
grkmuse77 3 years ago