Tail Position Meanings

[Khan~‡~Rasha]

This high tail position indicated the wolf is the dominant wolf, most likely an alpha male or female (the ones that lead the pack).




This horizontal stiffly held tail position indicated the wolf is going to attack or is hunting.




The wagging of a wolf's tail in this manner indicates that the wolf is relaxed and/or happy.





This somewhat drooped tail position indicated the wolf is relatively relaxed/happy.





This drooped tail position indicated the wolf is even more relaxed/happy.

[Khan~‡~Rasha]

This half tail tuck along with a partially arched back indicated that a wolf is humbling itself to a more dominant wolf and is a form of submission.




This fully tucked tail along with a highly arched back shows that a wolf is extremely in fear of something (a more dominant wolf) and is another form of submission.