Why do dogs have tails?
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Why do dogs have tails?
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Why Dogs Wag Their Tails
A rich man in a certain town once owned a dog and a cat, both of which were very useful to him. The dog had served his master for many years and had became so old that he had lost his teeth and was unable to fight any more, but he was a good guide and companion to the cat who was strong and cunning.
The master had a daughter who was attending school at a convent some distance from home, and very often he sent the dog and the cat with presents to the girl.
One day he called the faithful animals and bade them carry a magic ring to his daughter.
"You are strong and brave," he said to the cat. "You may carry the ring, but you must be careful not to drop it. "
And to the dog he said: "You must accompany the cat to guide her and keep her from harm. "
The promised to do their best, and started out. All went well until they came to a river. As there was neither bridge nor boat, there was a way to cross but to swim.
"Let me take the magic ring," said the dog as they were about to plunge into the water.
"Oh, no," replied the cat, "the master gave it to me to carry. "
"But you cannot swim well," argued the dog. "I am strong and can tale good care of it. "
But the cat refused to give up the ring until finally the dog threatened to kill her, and then she reluctantly gavi it to him.
The river was wide and the water so swift that they grew very tired, and just before they reached the opposite bank the dog dropped the ring. they searched carefully, but could not find it anywhere, and after a while they turned back to tell their master of the sad loss. Just before reaching the house, however, the dog was so overcome with fear that he turned and ran away and never was seen again.
The cat went on alone, and when the master saw her coming he called out to know why she had returned so soon and what had became of her companion. the poor cat was frightened, but as well as she could she explained how the ring had been lost and how the dog had run away.
On hearing her story the master was very angry, and commanded that all his people should search for the dog, and that it should be punished by having its tail cut off.
He also ordered that all the dogs in the world should join in the search, and ever since when one dog meets another he says: "Are you the old dog that lost the magic ring? If so, your tail must be cut off. " Them immediately each shows his teeth and wags his tail to prove that he is not the guilty one.
Since then, too, cats have been afraid of water and will not swim across a river if they can avoid it.
A rich man in a certain town once owned a dog and a cat, both of which were very useful to him. The dog had served his master for many years and had became so old that he had lost his teeth and was unable to fight any more, but he was a good guide and companion to the cat who was strong and cunning.
The master had a daughter who was attending school at a convent some distance from home, and very often he sent the dog and the cat with presents to the girl.
One day he called the faithful animals and bade them carry a magic ring to his daughter.
"You are strong and brave," he said to the cat. "You may carry the ring, but you must be careful not to drop it. "
And to the dog he said: "You must accompany the cat to guide her and keep her from harm. "
The promised to do their best, and started out. All went well until they came to a river. As there was neither bridge nor boat, there was a way to cross but to swim.
"Let me take the magic ring," said the dog as they were about to plunge into the water.
"Oh, no," replied the cat, "the master gave it to me to carry. "
"But you cannot swim well," argued the dog. "I am strong and can tale good care of it. "
But the cat refused to give up the ring until finally the dog threatened to kill her, and then she reluctantly gavi it to him.
The river was wide and the water so swift that they grew very tired, and just before they reached the opposite bank the dog dropped the ring. they searched carefully, but could not find it anywhere, and after a while they turned back to tell their master of the sad loss. Just before reaching the house, however, the dog was so overcome with fear that he turned and ran away and never was seen again.
The cat went on alone, and when the master saw her coming he called out to know why she had returned so soon and what had became of her companion. the poor cat was frightened, but as well as she could she explained how the ring had been lost and how the dog had run away.
On hearing her story the master was very angry, and commanded that all his people should search for the dog, and that it should be punished by having its tail cut off.
He also ordered that all the dogs in the world should join in the search, and ever since when one dog meets another he says: "Are you the old dog that lost the magic ring? If so, your tail must be cut off. " Them immediately each shows his teeth and wags his tail to prove that he is not the guilty one.
Since then, too, cats have been afraid of water and will not swim across a river if they can avoid it.
Why do they tilt their heads to one side when you say something to them?????
Well, I don't know about your dog but mine is gesturing that I am crazy to think he would tell me even though he knows the answer. He knows full well that if he answered, it would be the end of his free time.
I have a Jack Russell - Scotty cross that has very good communication skill even though he can't speak a word. It is up to us to learn his language. A touch on my arm, a certain look, a low gruff, pointing at his bag of goodies. We are presumable the smarter animal. Perhaps in another million years, they will be able to speak an audible language.
And if you think that is crazy - - - - -
James
Well, I don't know about your dog but mine is gesturing that I am crazy to think he would tell me even though he knows the answer. He knows full well that if he answered, it would be the end of his free time.
I have a Jack Russell - Scotty cross that has very good communication skill even though he can't speak a word. It is up to us to learn his language. A touch on my arm, a certain look, a low gruff, pointing at his bag of goodies. We are presumable the smarter animal. Perhaps in another million years, they will be able to speak an audible language.
And if you think that is crazy - - - - -
James
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Tails are a dogs training wheels or outriggers, they keep them from falling over when they are licking themselves. 
I've heard it's because they can't make a fist.
My dog doesn't have a tail per se. We call it his nub.
I think they have them because they can't smile
LMAO
What animals don't have tails?
Doc
What animals don't have tails?
Doc
Human's don't technically have tails.
they have tails to cover their balls on cold days...
as to a Bitc*s. . something to wipe their dainty Parts with
as to a Bitc*s. . something to wipe their dainty Parts with
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