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Forgive my ignorance. What is squirrel tail?

Discussion in 'General breed discussions & FAQ' started by kathyinmo, Nov 14, 2009.

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  1. Nov 14, 2009 #1
    kathyinmo

    kathyinmo Nothing In Moderation

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    Forgive my ignorance. I do not know what, "squirrel tail," is. Yes, I know what a squirrel's tail is like. Can you show me a picture of it, so I can figure it out, please?
     
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  3. Nov 14, 2009 #2
    speckledhen

    speckledhen Intentional Solitude Premium Member

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    Don't have one with it at the moment, but a tail that arches back over the back toward the head would be a squirrel tail.
     
  4. Nov 14, 2009 #3
    Princess Amri

    Princess Amri Is Mostly Harmless

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    Japanese bantams have it. It's a bit funny looking.
     
  5. Nov 14, 2009 #4
    blackdotte

    blackdotte Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Google the UK Japanese bantam club web.ukonline.co.uk/japclub/Showing.htm
    & you will know.
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  6. Nov 14, 2009 #5
    amazondoc

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    A tail that's more upright than 90 degrees (vertical). People also sometimes call a tail carried at a high angle (but less than 90 degrees) a squirrel tail, but officially it's over 90.
     
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