Australian Shepherds With Tails. This involves using surgery or tightly constricting the tail to get it to about four inches total. Unfortunately and completely unrelated to the bobtail gene normal Aussie tails may be considered unsightly or unappealing.

In fact 1 in 5 Australian Shepherd puppies are born without a tail. Its great to know that the breed standard for Miniature Australian Shepherds now allows for un-docked tails and ASDR will allow you to show your Mini Aussie with its natural tail. The Dog Owners Guide to Australian.
Unfortunately and completely unrelated to the bobtail gene normal Aussie tails may be considered unsightly or unappealing.
And despite popular belief the Aussies without tails are not always docked like with the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Long Tail Australian Shepherd Puppies in the USA. In fact 1 in 5 Australian Shepherd puppies are born without a tail. This involves using surgery or tightly constricting the tail to get it to about four inches total.