Fridays with Fred: It's Nubbin

Today’s Fridays with Fred is all about nubbin.  Fred’s nubbin.  No, I’m not talking about anything crass – I’m talking about his tail.  So get your mind out of the gutter.  The point is he doesn’t really have one – a tail I mean.  And that’s why we call it his “nubbin.”  A lot of times when dogs come from puppy mills, they will cut the tail too short and that’s what happened to Fred.  You see, the JRT breed is a hunting breed.  Most people already know that, but what they don’t know is the tail is supposed to be long enough for a hand to wrap around and grab it.  That’s because back in the day when JRT’s would hunt their prey, tracking them into a hole, the JRT owner could easily grab their tail and pull them out.  That’s a fun little tid bit from me to you.  Anyway, it’s kind of funny seeing Fred wiggle his tail.  He can’t wag his tail like most dogs...but we still love him anyway.


Enjoy your weekend.

Alas...perfection.

Poor Fred. :0(

If you miss last week’s Friday’s with Fred – you have to check it out 5.  Also, check out Schatze's over at Mary's from BookHounds.

Until next time…Fred's tail is a nubbin.

Mina B.