I sure know what you mean. I'd like to avoid the tail issues if at all possible (or at least try). I just spoke with a couple of Bulldog vets and they say that there is no real way to tell with a puppy how the tail will end up as an adult. (Unless, of course, it's already inverted, etc.) I do think this one will grow just fine, but a straight tail is certainly preferred as apparently it would be unlikely to be an issue as an adult.

Thanks again for your thoughts......

I sure know what you mean. I'd like to avoid the tail issues if at all possible (or at least try). I just spoke with a couple of Bulldog vets and they say that there is no real way to tell with a puppy how the tail will end up as an adult. (Unless, of course, it's already inverted, etc.) I do think this one will grow just fine, but a straight tail is certainly preferred as apparently it would be unlikely to be an issue as an adult.

Thanks again for your thoughts......

If the puppy's tail doesn't "sit" in a pocket, it should be fine. I don't know for sure but if a bullie has a tail like Onslow's there's not a pocket. Onslow's mom could probably clarify that for you. Punkie has a deep pocket and her tail is set very tight and deep into the pocket. It actually looks as if she has no tail. I love Punkie with all my heart and soul but if/when I get my next Bullie, she will have a tail like Onslow's!

If the puppy's tail doesn't "sit" in a pocket, it should be fine. I don't know for sure but if a bullie has a tail like Onslow's there's not a pocket. Onslow's mom could probably clarify that for you. Punkie has a deep pocket and her tail is set very tight and deep into the pocket. It actually looks as if she has no tail. I love Punkie with all my heart and soul but if/when I get my next Bullie, she will have a tail like Onslow's!

Yes, it does look like the tail in your picture. (Love the spots on Onslow's belly, by the way!)

Sounds like I need to determine if there is a pocket. I'm new to bulldogs and all of their "special" nuances, so I'll have to check into that one.

Many thanks again for helping me with this!

Lisa

Yes, it does look like the tail in your picture. (Love the spots on Onslow's belly, by the way!)

Sounds like I need to determine if there is a pocket. I'm new to bulldogs and all of their "special" nuances, so I'll have to check into that one.

Many thanks again for helping me with this!

Lisa

Thanks for your feedback. It really helps!

Thanks for your feedback. It really helps!

This is Onslow's tail.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/42436/message/1241198758/Howz+mine+wook-

His does not have a pocket and we've never had any problems at all with it. The key problem, like Punky's mom said is if there is a deep pocket behind there where gunk can collect and cause problems/infection.

Actually we love it because it stays clean and he can wag it. As long as there is no pocket I would think you'd be fine.

P.S. The curves on the tail collect dead hair so they have to be brushed at times.



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This is Onslow's tail.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/42436/message/1241198758/Howz+mine+wook-

His does not have a pocket and we've never had any problems at all with it. The key problem, like Punky's mom said is if there is a deep pocket behind there where gunk can collect and cause problems/infection.

Actually we love it because it stays clean and he can wag it. As long as there is no pocket I would think you'd be fine.

P.S. The curves on the tail collect dead hair so they have to be brushed at times.



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Punkie Brewster has the high set bun type tail and it is set into a very deep pocket. My vet has checked it many times and says as long as I keep it clean and DRY it shouldn't be a problem. The pocket is what causes the problems with Punkie...not necessarily her tail.

Hope this helps.

Punkie Brewster has the high set bun type tail and it is set into a very deep pocket. My vet has checked it many times and says as long as I keep it clean and DRY it shouldn't be a problem. The pocket is what causes the problems with Punkie...not necessarily her tail.

Hope this helps.