If you thought dogs’ tails served some kind of corporeal purpose that facilitated impressive acts of physical prowess, think again. New research indicates that the wagging appendages on our ...

Tail docking handicaps dogs, robbing them of the ability to use their tails to signal their moods and intentions.

Fluffy, curly, short or stumpy, tails are an adorable feature of our furry friends. But if not for human amusement, why do dogs have tails? A vet explains. Nothing makes me feel quite as happy and ...

My best friend is a golden retriever. When I get home, she greets me with a goofy smile and a big wag of her fluffy tail. I talked about why she has a tail with my friend Jillian Haines. She’s a ...