Why do dogs have tails? What do they communicate and how do they use them?

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Hello. Let me know about dogs tail ? What does is to ? Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

For the most part, canines and felines use their tails to communicate — from the wide, sweeping wag of a happy dog to the quick tail swish of an annoyed cat. In canines, a tail may also serve as a type of rudder to help stabilize dogs in the water.

Why do dogs have tails? What do they communicate and how do they use them?

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