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Any thoughts on the length of the tail on this pup?

Can you delete that photo and post again with a resized one?

Maybe a little long for a Brittany but not something to be concerned about.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=brittany ... e&ie=UTF-8

shags wrote:Can you delete that photo and post again with a resized one?

+1

AKC breed standard is 4 inches or less---unless you are going to show your britt don't worry about it, they don't smell birds with their tail

shags wrote:Can you delete that photo and post again with a resized one?

It was all I could do to post this pic!

deseeker wrote:AKC breed standard is 4 inches or less---unless you are going to show your britt don't worry about it, they don't smell birds with their tail

I agree, hasn't effected his training, I don't think I would have docked it to this length would have left it full! :roll:

It is quite long for a Brittany. I personally like a little longer tail on my Britts. I don't really care for the bob-tailed ones. The tail on my current Britt is about 4.5" So to a degree it comes down to personal preference. Your Britt is quite a bit beyond the standard but I wouldn't worry about it at this point.

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In trials, I never liked to be matched with a Brittany. My dogs could never be sure if the Brit was on point or not, and would sometimes not back.

In my opinion that is to long for a britt.

Longer than what you expect to see on a Brit, but I wouldn't give it too much thought.

I know one GSP breeder that intentionally leaves them longer than what one sees typically. He says you can see what the dog's thinking/feeling better that way. I have to agree with him. GSP's/GWP's are "supposed" to be docked at 40% or thereabouts, but I think 50-60% is the right balance. Just my .02.

Better a little too long than too short is how I roll. Tails are a great source of information as a dog works.

Thanks for the input.

A little long from what I'm used to but he is doing fine.

averageguy wrote:Better a little too long than too short is how I roll. Tails are a great source of information as a dog works.

I agree!

And who doesn't like a little more tail.

I was always concerned with the other end of the dog , no matter the breed.

Thanks for the help with the pics Greg, sure makes it easier to view!

Any time.