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Read the BEET – Let’s See Those Ear Shapes! – Recap
????Rose and ????bat and ????prick and ????flap – just a few of the ear types in a variety of dog breeds.
A quick clip from last month’s LIVE Houndtable to get us started talking about ears. ????
Post a couple of ear pics and share your dog in different situations.
Tell us:
- What do those ears do when your dog is alert?
- How about relaxed?
- What does “playful” look like, vs. “focused” in your dog’s ear carriage?
Let’s see it!
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I’ll go first! Aussie ears come in two shapes. Button is the term for the little triangle ear carriage. Rose is the term for the ear that folds long-ways. Joy has rose ears. Bliss has one of each at times… though button shows up on both sides if she’s really excited.
The photo on the right is full-arousal, during a play session. Both ears are forward (She’s coming forward!) and alert. They are in button mode.
The photo on the left is during a cuddle sesh. She’s got her ears folded back, exposing the canal in that classic “pet me more” invitation. Her expression seals the interpretation.
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Here’s a photo comparing the two ear types in alert mode – Joy is on top with her rose ears. Bliss is on the bottom with her buttons. Bliss’ ears are standard sized for the breed… but a lot bigger, comparatively, than a Border Terrier who also has a button ear.
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Here is Wai’s ears. I am not sure what the shape is called… enjoy! ????
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Wai the curious
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Wai the I don’t want a picture
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Wai the Seal. For this photo, my sisters had just come home. He had run up to them for scratches.
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Wai’s ears are SO EXPRESSIVE! He’s probably in the “semi-prick” or “tipped” shape category, along with Shelties & Collies – love these examples of him in different emotional states!
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Wow, very cool! Thanks for sharing, I am still new to the dog world and have always wondered what his ears were called. Thanks @catherine ! ????
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Of course! Happy to be of service. ????
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