Dogs' tail language is the same for all dogs. It's wired in, like how all humans smile when they are happy.
The tail conveys many things. The height indicates the dog's comfort level and and state of "arousal". A low tail means the dog does not feel confident, so I would be worried if my dog's tail was down all the time. I have noticed that Thor's is always down while he's eating, for some reason. I assume it's a protective gesture of some sort.
Half-mast should be the normal state of the tail.
Up means the dog is very interested in something.
If the tail is wagging, it's good to look at the rest of the body. If the body is loose, the dog is happy and excited. If the body is stiff and the tail is just moving a bit, it usually means the dog is thinking about attacking.
alaskayorkie, I've grown the hair out on Thor's tail extra long so I can see it move more easily.
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