These sturdy dogs carry their curly tails high and tight, never letting them droop. They’re built for stamina and ready to track moose. Pomeranian. Credit: pexels.

Dogs with curly tails have the motor control to uncurl their tails and tuck the tail between their legs when they are physically or socially uncomfortable. Tails signal emotions.

Mason DEAR MASON: The curly tail is the result of a spinal deviation. Vertebrae (the bones that make up the spine) are wedge-shaped, and since dogs’ tails are both bone and cartilage, pug tails ...

For instance, dogs with cropped tails or breeds with short, curly tails, like pugs, don't have the range of expression that a dog with a long tail has, Udell noted.

Have you ever noticed how some dogs sport those irresistibly curly tails that seem to dance with every step? These charming curls are adorable and often hint at the rich history and unique traits ...