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#* Button ears stand up, but the top part flops down, covering the ear canal. They're seen in Fox Terriers and Jack Russell Terriers, for example.<ref name="rf2" /> | #* Button ears stand up, but the top part flops down, covering the ear canal. They're seen in Fox Terriers and Jack Russell Terriers, for example.<ref name="rf2" /> | ||
#* Cocked, semi-cropped, or semi-pricked ear stands upright, but folds just slightly over at the top, as seen in Rough Collies and Pit Bulls.<ref name="rf2" /> | #* Cocked, semi-cropped, or semi-pricked ear stands upright, but folds just slightly over at the top, as seen in Rough Collies and Pit Bulls.<ref name="rf2" /> | ||
| − | #* Drop ears or pendant ears drop down beside the side of the face, such as in the basset hound.<ref name=" | + | #* Drop ears or pendant ears drop down beside the side of the face, such as in the basset hound.<ref name="rf2" /> A folded ear is much like a drop ear. However, the ear hangs down in ruffles rather than straight down. You'll see these ears in dogs like Field Spaniels.<ref>https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/201208/what-shape-is-your-dogs-ear</ref> |
#* Filbert-shaped ears hang down, but they have an unusual shape, looking like filberts. You'll find these ears in breeds like Bedlington Terriers.<ref name="rf2" /> | #* Filbert-shaped ears hang down, but they have an unusual shape, looking like filberts. You'll find these ears in breeds like Bedlington Terriers.<ref name="rf2" /> | ||
#* Rose ears are a type of drop ears, but they fold back instead of forward. You see these ears on Greyhounds.<ref name="rf3" /> | #* Rose ears are a type of drop ears, but they fold back instead of forward. You see these ears on Greyhounds.<ref name="rf3" /> | ||
