The tail of the Shiba Inu is very thick and powerful, which is one of the important signs to identify whether the Shiba Inu is a purebred. The tail of the Shiba Inu is roughly in the shape of a sickle, with the tip of the tail pointing towards the neck, and the length of the tail is also required. If the tail is straightened, it can probably extend to the hock joint, and the tail position is relatively high. The Shiba Inu's tail is best with a strong straight tail or a curled tail that is close to a straight tail. A tail that is rolled twice is too heavy, or a tail with defects at the end, a long and weak tail, or a short tail are not good.
The hair on the tail should be spread out and stand straight. It feels best if it is a little lumpy. Well, those with flat tails should be excluded. Shiba Inu dogs that are actually used for hunting should have a strong and straight tail. Most Shiba Inu dogs with such tails have excellent hunting abilities.
So it is not normal when the Shiba Inu has its tail drooped. In terms of physiological characteristics, the tail of the Shiba Inu should be curved up. If the owner finds that the tail of the Shiba Inu is hanging down after being beaten, then there is no need to worry too much. This is because the Shiba Inu is in a state of being frightened and will Recover slowly. If the tail has been drooping since the puppy was born, the owner needs to pay attention to whether the dog's bloodline is pure.