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You might be talking about two separate issues tail carriage, which can be behavioral and tail set which can be a structural fault. IF his tail set is high (a structural fault) then the more prone they are to carry their tail high. I have known some Cardigans with correct tail sets that still tended to carry their tails high. They were trained to carry them correctly for the ring. HOW? One trick I know I'll not pass on because I think it kind of cruel. How I was told to work with one happy tailed boy I had was; when you are out working with him on the leash, have a long stick or yard stick with you and when the tail comes up touch the tail giving a correction word. Takes time and practice and you can move away from having to have the physical "enforcer". Clicker training would also be a good way to go.
You have to remember there are no "perfect" dogs in the show ring and if he has numerous virtues that outweigh the tail fault, then he would be worthy of a championship. The tail will hurt you with a lot of judges.
Debbie
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