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Originally Posted by kezza The tail is a very important indicator of the mood of the dog and is easily seen from some distance away Thus a dog with a tail is able to express its emotional state, assertion of social status,acceptance of a subordinate or equal position, or willingness to fight. It has been suggested that the absence of a tail may, in some instances, predispose a dog to unwarranted aggression.  |
There are many other things to look at...body position, ears, eyes, mouth. And the tail hasn't been completely removed..it is docked to a medium length so you can still see tail position on a docked yorkshire terrier.
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