Do Australian Shepherds have tails?

Yes, Australian Shepherds have tails, but their tails vary in length. Some Australian Shepherds are born with naturally bobbed tails, meaning their tails are very short. Research shows that roughly one in every five Aussies is born with a naturally bobbed tail .

While some dog breeds have specific tail traits that are essential for their work (e.g., pointing in hunting dogs), Australian Shepherds are herding dogs and the absence of a full-length tail actually makes it safer to perform herding tasks.