Length of tail is specified in the standard as "about seven inches." To be balanced, however, tail length must be in proportion to the length of the dog's head and body. More important than length, however, is thickness of the tail. To the huntsman, the tail was often the only method of retrieving his Scottie from an underground den, so the tail needed to be thick and sturdy. Both dogs have balanced length of tail in the photos below but the dog on the right has a thin tail.
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