With regards to using dogs whose tails seem to be stronger and lack tail damage - as I've said earlier that there are other "traits" that are higher in the priority list than tails - such as type, ability, temperament to name just a few.
This thread is probably not the best place to discuss tails and breeding, but I will just add that I think tail set and length is going to have a more significant input into Weimaraner breeding than many realise - the long back of the Weim puts considerable stress on the spine and whereas the breed may get away with a docked tail just 6 in long, the same is not true for a tail 2 foot long. We are already seeing that undocked dogs are developing more muscle around the loin in order to carry their tail and this is affecting their top line. The centre of gravity is altered too and this affects the lay of the shoulder. From a mechanical point of view, I think we will need to have a shorter mid-section (as seen in many of the continental dogs) to retain balance and support the spine. Hopefully these are issues that will be discussed at a breed seminar.
Update, my local opposition MP is going to help me get this brought to the attention of his colleague in the right department, he was very sympathetic and said that if nothing else, he would write a letter for me to the relevent shadow minister. Very nice man, as they say on TV.
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