Bobtailed

/ˈbɑbˌteɪld/ adjective

Definition

Having a short tail or a tail that has been deliberately shortened or docked.

Etymology

Adjective form of bobtail, created by adding the -ed suffix to indicate a characteristic or condition; refers to the practice of tail docking.

Kelly Says

Some dog and cat breeds are naturally bobtailed through selective breeding—like Manx cats which often have no tail at all—but this wasn't always appreciated; in the past, bobtails were seen as defects rather than desirable features!

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