Some dogs wag differently — or barely wag at all. A select few are born with naturally short or missing tails, giving them a look that’s as striking as it is mysterious. These aren’t the result of grooming trends or old-school docking practices — they’re the product of genetics at work. These stumpy-tail dog breeds are living proof that evolution has a playful side. Their tails (or lack thereof) tell a fascinating story about inheritance, adaptation, and a little canine quirkiness. So what’s really behind dogs without tails — and how did this unusual trait appear in certain breeds?

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