Bred to be the ultimate hunting dog, Akitas were once owned only by the imperial family of Japan and their court. These dignified, noble dogs with a dense double coat and curled-over tail are ...

Studying a dog’s tail, especially its length and shape, can help determine what breeds make up your pup if you have ... They are straight, screw/curled, gay, saber, taper, whip, plum, otter ...

Get Reader’s Digest’s Read Up newsletter for more pets, humor, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. When you see this type of wagging tail ... dog, Rhoades says. What about those breeds ...