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The Basset Hound's ears are extremely long drop ears. Dogs' ears come in a variety of sizes, shapes, lengths, positions on the head, and amounts and types of droop. Every variation has a term, including: Bat ear: Erect, broad next to the head and rounded at the tip, such as the ears on a Chihuahua or a French Bulldog.
The flap-down ears and famous curved tail of the dachshund have deliberately been bred into the dog. In the case of the ears, this is to keep grass seeds, dirt, and other matter from entering the ear canal. The curved tail is dual-purposed: to be seen more easily in long grass and, in the case of burrowing dachshunds, to help haul the dog out ...
8. Corgi. The corgi—aka, everyone’s favorite short-legged pup—is one of the most recognizable dogs with pointy ears. Beloved by Queen Elizabeth II, these dogs have been favored by the kings ...
1. Scottish Terrier. Gruff, bossy, and full of personality, these spunky little dogs are also remarkable for their thick, glossy coats. Actually, according to the Scottish Terrier Club of North ...
Basset hounds and beagles are only just the beginning. And they're all irresistibly cute. The post 12 Dogs with Floppy Ears That Are Irresistibly Cute appeared first on Reader's Digest.
The Chinese Crested Dog is further distinguished by its hare foot (having more elongated toes), as opposed to the cat foot common to most other dogs. Because of this, the quicks of Cresteds run deeper into their nails, so care must be taken not to trim the nails too short to avoid pain and bleeding.
The main body coat is short to medium length, lies flat and has a silky texture. Long silky coat – usually called "feathering", forms fringes on the outside of the ears, neck, chest, down the back of the front legs, under the belly and on the back legs. The tail is also feathered with long coat.
When dogs have an ear infection secondary to a food allergy, an exclusion diet can clear this problem up and keep the dog out of pain. 4. Grooming.