tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27946614.post5131088734607483320..comments2024-03-07T14:43:21.888-08:00Comments on Whatever I want to write about: Lend me your earSriram Khéhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907731254833435446noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27946614.post-54463544635685905812016-07-28T10:37:27.173-07:002016-07-28T10:37:27.173-07:00That is not at all an aside, Ramesh. Dogs use the...That is not at all an aside, Ramesh. Dogs use their tail to communicate not only to other dogs but to us humans too. Of course, the street dogs have their tails, unlike some of the canines kept as pets at home.<br /><br />You haven't seen cropped ears, Anne? You are lucky to have been spared that sight.Sriram Khéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724218458246880137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27946614.post-34276661093859522962016-07-27T21:34:41.181-07:002016-07-27T21:34:41.181-07:00Can't say I understand docking the tails eithe...Can't say I understand docking the tails either. I'm not sure I've ever seen cropped ears, but that seems nonsensical as well.<br /><br />Tail wagging brings smiles to anyone near, not just to the owner.Anne in Salemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27946614.post-46996942462530592992016-07-27T17:51:15.824-07:002016-07-27T17:51:15.824-07:00Completely lost as to why anybody would want to do...Completely lost as to why anybody would want to dock a dog's tail. As you note, the wagging of the tail must surely be one of the things that brings happiness to a dog owner. Where is the "cosmetic" in removing that ?<br /><br />As a complete aside , one of the things an experienced driver on Indian roads looks at is a dog's tail when it is about to dart across the road. If its tail is tucked between its legs, its sure to go halfway and run right back. If its upright, its going to march on irrespective of a 20 tonner nearing upon it. Drive accordingly and you won't run over the poor thingy. So the tail has other uses too :)Rameshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782192840421019943noreply@blogger.com