These dogs are tiny descendants of powerful sled breeds, and they act like it. You can always tell when a Shiba Inu is sizing you up because that confident gaze comes with a curled tail.

6 dog breeds with curly tails ... Akita is a large, strong dog from Japan. Its curly tail adds to its proud and powerful look. Photo Credit: Flickr These six dogs all have beautiful curly tails ...

Akitas have a full, curled-over tail that is carried over the top of their backs in a gentle or double curl down the loin ...

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and one of their most distinctive features is their tails. Not only do tails play a crucial role in communication and balance, but they also add to the unique ...