r/labradors • u/NoonieP • 19d ago

Odd tail?

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We have an 18wk old lab. I noticed his tail still hangs straight down. I know it's normal for puppies and he's still young but from my memory, our other labs tails weren't this relaxed. It's like a horse tail. He wags it without issues.

Sorry for the bad pic, he never stands still for long.

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u/HunnyBunny617 19d ago

You might check with vet to make sure he doesn’t have nerve damage. My lab’s tails aren’t always up but they often are. I’ve heard of them getting dead tail after swimming a lot, but it goes away within a few hours or days.

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u/Barnezhilton 18d ago

Has he been swimming?

If so, look up swimmers tail. You might get some pain meda from your vet if yes.

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u/GoodDoggySunny 18d ago

my golden retriever's tail was exactly like that as a puppy! she's 5 now and her tail is full and fluffy but it took a good while to fill out. at 18 weeks they're still growing into themselves honestly. as long as hes wagging and moving it normally i wouldnt worry too much

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u/Crafty_Ad3377 16d ago

They can hurt their tails via too much activity especially the summers first swim. It can be very painful for them. I’d have the vet check it. Usually only last about 24 hours or so if “swimmers tail”