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Ears pulled back flat against the head, teeth bared – signals an anxious dog that will defend itself. [1]: 131 Ears pulled back flat against the head, teeth not bared – signals submission. [1]: 131 Ears pulled slightly back and slightly splayed – signals indecision, or uneasy suspicion that may become aggression. [1]: 131
Ear positions are similar to head positions with respect to the feelings they display. Ears that are upright and facing forward indicate dominance or aggression, while ears that are pulled back and facing downward indicate fear or submission. [12] Unfortunately, not all dogs are able to communicate with their ears.
Prick ear: Erect and pointed; also called pricked or erect. Rose ear: A very small drop ear that folds back; as in the greyhound or bulldog. Semiprick ear: A prick ear where the tip just begins to fold forward, as in the Rough Collie. Hound ear: Floppy ear that is long and droopy enough to collect air around the nostrils, as in scent hounds and ...
A dog-eared page. A dog ear is a folded down corner of a book page. The name refers to the ears of many breeds of domestic dog flapping over. [1] A dog ear can serve as a bookmark. Dog-earing is also commonly used to mark a section or phrase in a book that one finds to be important or of personal meaning.
There is no precise definition of 'spitz' but typically most spitz breeds have pricked ears, almond shaped eyes, a pointed muzzle, a double coat, and a tail that curves over the back. [ 2 ] The exact origins of spitz dogs remain unknown, though most of the spitzes seen today originate from the Arctic region or from Siberia .
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The dog cannot determine the difference between a legitimate and false threat. Some signs of anxiety include dilated pupils, constant yawning and lip licking, ears pulled back, trembling, tail tucked and lowered body or head. An anxious dog may pace or be unable to relax even when there is no threat present. [5]