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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 ...
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.
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 ...
Derived from "Shags", hairy herding dogs, themselves derived from "Beards", the ancestors of the Bearded Collie. Modern dogs larger than most collies, no tail, floppy ears, long silky hair (including on face), usually grey and white. Not to be confused with the English Shepherd. Scotch Collie
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 ...
The Indian pariah dog, also known as the Indian native dog, INDog, Nadan, [6] [7] South Asian pye dog, Desi Kutta, [4] [6] and Neri Kutta, [8] is a landrace of dog native to the Indian subcontinent. [5] They have erect ears, a wedge-shaped head, and a curved tail. It is easily trainable and often used as a guard dog and police dog.
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.
The ears of a dog can express a variety of emotions based on their position or the direction they are facing. 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 ...