G a y/curled Tail and conformation shows?

Read some articles on this and am now really confused

What exactly is a g a y tail for a Staffy (in confirmation show)? Example, A dog when relaxed has a normal standard. The same dog when excited has a curled tail. The same dog when nose to nose with another dog has a tail bent over the back. The same dog will have a standard tail slightly curled at the end if normally walking.

Is this a g a y/curled tail. I have read lots of different answers and I probably will get different ones but does anyone out there know if the above is a fault in the show ring (even though it might never show up in the show ring because the dog does not come too close to another dog)?

Some sound answers (and accurate ones) would be appreciated.

Yes a curled tail is a fault in show.
The tail should be slightly bent in the style of a traditional pump handle.

Check out the video for the breed standard on youtube.
It shows all the standards and faults.
It has audio commentary also.

A g a y tail will be immediately noticeable on a staff in a show if it walks right, when they are in the show ring they are supposed to walk with purpose and have their tails out straight but relaxed and confident but the tail should not up and not curled at all.

Yes I realise that but what constitutes a g a y tail. Is it a tail that can curled slightly and can nose to nose go over the back and one that at the same time can be a normal pump handle tail when the dog is relaxed? If the dog is in the show ring the tail will be normal pump handle but outside in the field nose to nose with another dog it can be bent over the back. What EXACTLY consitutes a g a y or overly curled tail in onformation if the above is true of a dog etc. :-< still confused.

PS. I like your girl what are her lines?

Anyone any ideas?

If any dog is nose to nose with another dog and there is anxiety/aggression present then the tail will go stiff & will curl over the back, sometimes even touching the back! That doesn't mean it's a g.a.y tail, just an expression of body language.

In the show ring a tail will be considered g.a.y if it curls tightly or is carried back height or higher. It should stay as a pump handle shape even when the dog is moving. However, a dog that is perfect in every other way will have a slightly g.a.y tail overlooked, although the judge may comment on it. It should still, however, be pump handle shaped when the dog is standing still.

Does that help? I don't know if I've explained it clearly!

That is the clearest answer I have had to date. There was so much confusion on a pit bull forum at what did and did not constitute a * tail and at what times etc that I got confused! I have a friend who has a dog who when standing it has a pump handle tail, when walking a pump handle tail or slightly raised with a little curl on the end if put under pressure i.e. walking for some miles, when aware it curls and when nose to nose curling over the back and on the odd occasion touching the back (when peeing touching the back, it's a girl ). They want to show it but weren't too sure if they could and have a chance at the same time of placing the dog. She is actually very nice and comes from good stock.

Your answer will help.

Sorry I wasn't much help I had just done an13 hr shift lol. Thank you this is her lines Link to family

Equi wrote:Sorry I wasn't much help I had just done an13 hr shift lol. Thank you this is her lines Link to family

13 hours? I struggle doing 3 hours, 3 times a week!

Yuh it sucks. 12 hr night shift on sat night

Oh, you poor thing! I'll be thinking of you. Well, no I won't, I'll be in bed asleep!