Somewhat agree here. It is a display. How meaningful I really do not know. I had an older fellow tell me once it was a sign the dog was turning on, really wanting it for himself. Sort of like naturally starting vs. having 'starting' thrust upon the dog.

I have seen it in both game dogs and in cur dogs but one thing both have in common is intensity. The dogs that have the knot/raised hair on the tale are usually more intense. EWO





Quote Originally Posted by S_B View Post
It has been my observation that it is to show any other dog "I'm bigger and more dominant" than you.




Same as when you see a Rooster puff their neck feathers while holding that head high.