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| Forum Home > Show & Tell for the American Sentinel Canine > UPDATED PHOTOS OF CHIMERA'S TUCKER & MISTY | ||
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Member Posts: 104 |
As promised here are a couple of pics to check out. | |
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-- Dave
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Site Owner Posts: 1120 |
Both the dogs look great Dave. Do you plan on coming down for some more training this summer? | |
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Member Posts: 104 |
I would love to, Just let me know. | |
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-- Dave
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Member Posts: 104 |
Just in case anyone is wondering what Tucker has in his mouth it is a beef femur. | |
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-- Dave
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Moderator Posts: 222 |
They look really good togeather. It's amaizing how much they've grown. | |
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-- David Ishee of MidgardMastiffs.com
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Member Posts: 43 |
Very nice, Dave. They look great. I know you must be happy with them. | |
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Member Posts: 104 |
Thanks I am very happy with them! | |
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-- Dave
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Member Posts: 328 |
Very strong, yet lean looking dogs! NICE. Any specific reason why the tails were cropped differently? | |
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-- "Always Give Your Dogs The Best Possible DOG Life"
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Member Posts: 104 |
The tails were cropped differently because I obtained my dogs from two different breeders with different opinions about how the tails should be cropped. | |
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-- Dave
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Member Posts: 104 |
They are very lean and strong! A-LOT of that is genetics and A-LOT is exercise and diet. | |
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-- Dave
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Member Posts: 104 |
They are really getting big! But remain Athletic! If you notice Tucker is as big as my mower! And Misty is not far behind and 3 months younger! | |
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Member Posts: 104 |
Just curious which tail crop does EVERYONE prefer and why? | |
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Member Posts: 328 |
I am more used to the shorter tail crop, like the boxers or rotties. Somehow it looks better to my eye. I sometimes also wonder about the longer crop, if it doesn't bother the dog in a sitting postion? It seem that the length would not allow the dog to fully realx when in a sitting position?!? | |
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-- "Always Give Your Dogs The Best Possible DOG Life"
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Moderator Posts: 222 |
Personally I like the look of an undocked tail, even though on big dogs they hurt when they are excited. To me they just look more dog like, and less bear like. | |
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-- David Ishee of MidgardMastiffs.com
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Member Posts: 104 |
Nico Good point I had not thought of that. | |
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-- Dave
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Site Owner Posts: 1120 |
The longer dock doesn't bother the dog at all. They can move it just like a full length tail.
Also, a longer dock provides a handle for the handler to grab the dog. One hand on a collar and one hand on the rear and you have full control of the front and back of the dog.
A longer dock also allows one to READ the dog...as the tail is used in communication.
Finally, a dock provides some advantages to the full length tail as well...as it is less likely to be injured, won't get "mail tail" from wagging messages all the time beating the tip into a bloody mess as it hits objects in confined living. It also prevents grape juice on the floor, kid's eyes from being tagged, and candles from being knocked over.
We certainly have several reasons for docking like we do.
I don't like the full length tail ONLY because it makes a mess in the home. I WOULD NEVER DOCK A TAIL SHORT. I want to read the dog and also want a handle to grab at a time in need. | |
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Member Posts: 104 |
Lee Thanks for the insight very valid reason. I knew the handle but did not know about the lack of control. | |
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Member Posts: 328 |
Thanks Lee. I was not aware of ome of the points you made, but they do make sense. How about balance? I always hear that while running, climbing, jumping, etc..., dogs use their long tails as a balance actor very much so the cats do. | |
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-- "Always Give Your Dogs The Best Possible DOG Life"
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Site Owner Posts: 1120 |
I have never noticed any impact on a dog's balance. I believe as long as it is done before the dog walks (day 3 of life), their nervous system develops coordination just as does a bobcat or lynx...never had it...and they develop fine. I suspect that if the dog learned to use it, then it was cut it might make a difference. That said, I think the "balance" issue is way over stated. | |
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Moderator Posts: 222 |
I'd say even if the tail was cut later in life it wouldn't have much effect for long. Dogs are as adaptable as anything, I've seen dogs that lost both front legs later in life and have learned to walk on the back two. A dog might be able to turn sharper or preform feats of agility better with a tail but it won't effect the maneuvers they do in everyday life to lose it. That said I still like the look of a natural tail better. | |
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-- David Ishee of MidgardMastiffs.com
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