In our article we will look at lop-eared dog breeds with photographs and names. Let's describe some important features of each. In addition, we will briefly consider the rules for caring for them.
Floppy ears are a breed feature that attracts many people. That's why some people decide to buy such a pet. It is likely that due to the popularity of floppy ears, cartoon and toy dogs are “equipped” with this element. Now we will look at popular breeds of fold-eared dogs. You will find the names and photos below.
Dachshund
This breed was developed in Germany. Representatives were used to hunt badgers. This breed of small, fold-eared dogs has become increasingly popular lately. Its representatives are small in size, with short but strong legs. Dogs have a long body and a conical head.
Dachshunds are quite stubborn dogs. This is what causes difficulties in learning. Therefore, when training your dachshund, be patient. The bark of these dogs is loud and deep. Note that dachshunds really like to bark.
You need to groom the coat once a week with a brush. This way you will remove dead hairs.
Bedlington Terrier
Those who don't know often confuse Bedlington Terriers with lambs, believing that they are not dogs at all. The appearance of the companion is far from ugly as well as from generally accepted standards. If you have to describe this dog in one word, many will say that it is strange. Despite the lamb's appearance, it is a very stubborn and wayward animal. It is not even recommended for beginners to own a Bedlington Terrier, since this pet can easily take over the leadership and set its own rules in the house. However, with proper upbringing, this is a very calm and peaceful animal.
The Bedlington Terrier has a curved body and a curly coat.
Cocker Spaniel
The lop-eared dog breed was developed in the ninth century to hunt birds in England. In the eighteenth century, there were already two varieties of cockers in this country: the cocker spaniel and the springer. In 1893, the UK set standards for each type.
The Cocker Spaniel is a small but strong and agile dog. Its head is conical and wide, and its muzzle is square in shape. The ears are covered with long and wavy hair, set low. The spaniel's eyes are ovoid and large. The neck is muscular, long, and the coat is soft and silky.
The color of these dogs can be different. You can find dark and light red Cocker Spaniels. This breed of fold-eared dogs also has black-and-white and pure black representatives.
Cockers have a calm character. They are very smart, gentle and affectionate. They get along well with children and other pets. The Cocker Spaniel loves to be with his family; loneliness is not for him.
This dog needs careful grooming. You need to make sure that it doesn’t get tangled or lumps form. Excess hair in the ears and between the paws should be removed. If necessary, you can trim your dog's hair several times a year. It is advisable to trust this matter to professionals.
How to put ears on a dog
How to position the ears.
According to the standard of some breeds, the ears should stand up. This is not only an aesthetic requirement, but also a necessary condition for hygiene for many breeds. In order to meet the standards, the ears must be straight on the Boxer, East European Shepherd, Doberman, German Shepherd, Chow Chow, Laika, Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua and many others. In dogs of these breeds, the ears most often stand up on their own during tender puppyhood. But sometimes owners will need a whole range of special measures.
Sometimes the owner does not immediately pay attention to the existing problem: both ears are not working, or only one; It happens that the puppy’s ears do not straighten completely or are in an inclined position relative to the head.
The sooner you can start correcting this defect, the faster you can resolve the issue, by the way, without making much effort.
You must clearly understand that with your inept and illiterate actions you can bring real trouble to a defenseless puppy: very often the ears are purposefully subjected to all sorts of tests, fixed in all sorts of ways, wrapped, glued. You can lead your experiments to serious complications , which only qualified veterinarians can handle in clinics.
In breeds in which the ears are not covered with continuous thick hair, special devices can be attached without special preparation. Toy terriers, for example, will not cause you any additional trouble, but the hair around the Yorkie's ear must be carefully trimmed with scissors, both outside and below.
Ear frame.
You can buy the right type of frame for your puppy at a pet store. Dogs definitely don’t like such designs. After some time, the puppy will most likely take it off. In the case where the ear is already standing without fastening, it is not necessary to reinstall it. Re-strengthening is necessary if the ear suddenly drops again after some time. In this case, we reinstall the dog's ears. Depending on the size of the ear, this procedure may need to be repeated several times.
If you decide to seal your pet’s ears yourself, use only special medical tape and glue for this. Do not attach the patch over the entire width of the ear, because then you can only remove it along with the delicate new fur. After inevitable injuries, irritation and dermatitis will appear on the skin.
Practical tips:
- The patch should be no wider than 2 cm. Be sure to make several wide holes so that the skin can breathe.
- Very carefully remove the patch, and then treat the skin of the ear with zinc ointment. Breaks between procedures must be strictly observed.
- You should absolutely not keep the patch on for more than six days in a row. Do not lubricate the ear with alcohol solutions under any circumstances.
- In some cases, a special massage is required; only a competent veterinarian can recommend it. Otherwise, you can only worsen the situation, and so much so that it will no longer be possible to correct it.
- If you have fixed ears, they need to be examined carefully every day. If you do not do this and do not correct the difficulties that have arisen in a timely manner, you can get otitis media. And in a sick dog it doesn’t matter at all whether the ears meet the standards or not.
If you cannot solve the problem yourself, you will need advice and help from specialists.
Labrador Retriever: description
The fold-eared dog breed (see photo below) has a lot of positive qualities. It was bred in the nineteenth century in the Canadian province. Representatives of the breed are excellent swimmers. They are also known throughout the world because of their hard work and dedication to the owner.
These dogs are used in search and rescue operations, to help the disabled, and to search for explosives and drugs. Representatives of this breed also succeeded in all competitions.
This dog is medium in size, muscular and strong. The head is wide, the nose is trapezoidal. The eyes are brown, medium size, round. The tail is medium in size, thin at the end and thick at the base. Representatives of the breed can be black or brown. Fawn Labrador Retrievers are also found.
Representatives of this breed love to eat. Therefore, if you overfeed, they are prone to obesity. Often these dogs may even eat inedible objects, such as children's toys. These dogs are quite energetic as they are bred for physically demanding jobs. Therefore, they need daily exercise. You need to study within an hour.
Representatives of this breed are friendly and can be safely chosen as a pet for a family with children. Labradors also make excellent companions. These dogs are responsive, friendly, and intelligent. Labradors are obedient, loyal to their owner, and affectionate with children.
Italian bracque
These are strong animals with an athletic build. Height at the withers is 65-68 cm. The muscular back flows into the same strong, moderately wide neck. The head is narrow, elongated with a smooth stop line, which smoothly turns into a nose with a voluminous hump. The skull is convex in shape with a pronounced occipital protuberance and brow ridges. The upper lip is drooping. The ears are set low on soft cartilage. They descend below the zygomatic arch.
The coat is short and hard. With proper care it shines. The color is white with amber, fawn or chestnut spots on the head, ears, along the back and at the base of the tail. The mask on the face is predominantly symmetrical. Black color is not acceptable.
Labrador Retriever: caring for representatives of the breed
Their thick coat should be groomed regularly. You need to brush it once a week; during the shedding period, more frequent brushing is necessary. It is advisable to bathe your pet every 2 months. Once a month it is worth trimming the nails if the dog does not comb them on his own.
You need to take care of your ears, they need to be checked once a week. If an infection is suspected, the dog should be shown to a doctor. After bathing and swimming, it is also worth cleaning your Labrador's ears. This must be done to prevent infection from occurring.
Golden retriever
This is another breed of fold-eared dog that was developed in the 1800s. Its representatives are excellent hunters, swimmers and companions. This dog has a wide, flat skull and a trapezoidal muzzle. The physique is slim. The eyes are almond-shaped, dark, medium in size. The tail of the breed is medium and straight, carried high. Their ears are small and drooping. They are located high.
Representatives of the breed are energetic and require long walks. They can live both in an apartment and in a house. Excellent for large families. Retrievers are very obedient, highly trainable dogs. They have a balanced psyche. They need regular cleaning of their fur and ears.
Why are my ears drooping?
The ancestor of all domestic dogs is the wolf, which is why many breeds have ears attached and triangular in shape. So why do so many dogs have floppy ears? Breeders explain that pets received floppy ears as a result of domestication.
The appearance of many breeds has changed significantly. Modern domestic dogs differ from their ancestors in the structure of the skull, the size of the teeth, the quality and type of coat. A drooping ear is also a consequence of long-term selection.
Bloodhound
What other lop-eared dog breeds are there? The name of the next one is Bloodhound. This breed is one of the oldest today. Representatives are large in size. Their body is strong, muscular, and their skin is quite thin. The muzzle is long, the nose and lips are large. The ears are quite long and low set. The eyes are dark, deep-set. The most common colors: fawn, red, red-brown, black and red tan.
Representatives of this breed need long daily walks. It is advisable to keep such dogs not in an apartment, but in a house with a large but fenced yard. The character of such dogs is quite soft. They are smart and active. This dog barks infrequently, but loudly.
How to care for a dog? Periodically remove dead fibers with a brush. You should clean your ears regularly to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating. This is a must-do for every bloodhound owner, as these dogs are prone to ear infections.
Royal Poodle
These incredibly smart and beautiful creatures. The body is elegant, but at the same time with developed and elastic muscles. Height varies from 45 to 60 cm. The sternum is voluminous, regular oval in shape. The tail is straight and thin.
The head is in harmony with the whole body. The stop line is clearly defined, the nose is straight, tapering to the tip. The lips are dense and do not form careless folds.
The rounded ears hang just below the lip line, but due to the voluminous fur they appear much longer.
Coat types: curly or corded. Solid color: white, gray, apricot, brown or black.
Afghan Hound
This is a fairly old breed of dog. Representatives were used to hunt deer, antelope and rabbits. These dogs are big and strong. Their head is proportional to the body, covered with long strands of fur. The eyes are almond-shaped and dark. The muzzle is conical and long. The ears are covered with long hair and drooping. The paws are strong and large. They are covered with long, thick hair. The color varies. The most common: white, black and tan, red, fawn.
Representatives of the breed are beautiful and intelligent. They need training as they can be disobedient. A greyhound should be properly cared for, especially its coat. Often you will have to contact groomers.
Several times a week you need to carefully comb the coat. The process should take about an hour. Once a quarter you need to bathe your dog using special shampoos. Of course, don't forget about cleaning your ears.
Ariegeois
Externally, the dog is dry and bony. The body itself is rather narrow, elongated and squat, but the overall appearance is harmonious. The neck is oblong, convex and extends into a shallow chest. Paws with strong bones, hare-shaped, due to which Ariegeois can quickly develop speed. The saber tail starts high. Height 55-58 cm, without clear sexual differentiation.
Head with a convex cranial vault. The bridge of the nose is straight, but a slight hump is acceptable. The lips fit tightly and do not form pronounced jowls. The ears are hanging type with an oval end, elongated to the base of the neck. Located on soft cartilage, set low.
The hairline is soft and short, close-fitting. The color is white with black speckles, there is a symmetrical mask on the muzzle, affecting the eyes and ears.
Basset Hound breed
This is one of the most popular fold-eared dog breeds. It was developed in the nineteenth century. The dog is not very large in size, but it has a long body and short legs. Her nose is wide and black. The head of the representatives of the breed is rounded and convex. The Basset Hound's eyes are dark and large. The tail of representatives of the breed is long, with a pointed tip. Dogs' ears are large, hanging, long, with sharp ends.
Basset hounds are stubborn and difficult to train. Representatives of the breed are prone to obesity, as they love to eat and often overeat. Such dogs can be lazy and usually not particularly active. They are family friendly.
Their fur needs to be periodically brushed to remove dead hairs. This dog's ears should be checked every week. They need to be cleaned at the same frequency to prevent ear infections.
What to look for when choosing a puppy
Heredity is a heavy burden that any owner can face. There are no absolutely healthy purebred dogs. Even if a dog is not sick with anything in its youth, it has a tendency to certain diseases.
To minimize the risks of hereditary diseases, you need to check the following points:
- “Meet” both of the puppy’s parents. The exception is mating with a male from another city/country or artificial insemination. In this case, the breeder must have a complete package of copies of the dog’s documents in his hands.
- If the breed is prone to serious diseases (dysplasia, heart disease, brain defects), all puppies should be examined before sale.
Description of the appearance and character of the beagle
Continuing to compile a list of fold-eared dog breeds with photographs, let's look at one more. She's called a beagle. The breed was obtained by crossing with terriers in the seventeenth century. Now representatives meet very often in France, the USA and England.
The dog is small in size. Her legs are short and her ears are soft. This breed was bred to track rabbits, hares, and other small animals. The sense of smell and the instinct of tracking are well developed in representatives of the breed. They are now used as detection dogs all over the world. Note that beagles are quite smart. Representatives of this breed of fold-eared dogs are friendly and courageous. They have a balanced psyche and an independent character. Perfect for living in apartments and families. Although beagles adapt to different conditions quite quickly.
Ca-de-bo
Powerful and at the same time agile dogs of Spanish origin come from the Balearic Islands. Ca de bou is translated from Catalan - “like a bull”, other names are Mallorcan Mastiff, bull dog.
Typical colors are brindle, black or fawn.
Ca-de-bo seems large, although the maximum height does not exceed 58 cm, weight – up to 38 kg. This impression is due to the developed muscles, massive head, and powerful jaws.
Ca-de-bo puppy
In a calm state, the ca-de-bo behaves confidently and reservedly. Infinitely devoted to the owner, affectionate towards family members. He is well trained, does not show causeless aggression, and does not start fights. But in a moment of danger, he instantly transforms and protects his family to the last.
Irish Setter
This is a hunting breed of fold-eared dogs. She was bred by crossing a spaniel and an English setter. This breed appeared in the eighteenth century. Originally used for hunting mountain birds.
Further in the article we will make a description of this breed of fold-eared dogs. The representatives are medium in size. They look very elegant. Dogs have a small, long head, an oval-shaped skull, slightly rounded. The ears are of medium length, set low, and rounded at the tips. The color is chestnut, with a red tint. There are also light red and dark red representatives of the breed.
Irish Setters are attached to people and suffer from long separations. They get along well with children and other animals. Even at the age of two, some representatives of this breed of fold-eared dogs remain “puppies”. That is, they play with even greater pleasure and play mischief.
Dogs need a lot of exercise. They enjoy doing various exercises. They love walks and will be happy to run with their owner in the morning or wander through the forest or park. If we talk about grooming, these dogs need to have their fur brushed frequently. This should be done at least every other day so that it is always shiny and does not tangle. Excess hair between the paws should be removed.
Dogs with erect ears
Australian heeler.
Australian Cattle Dog
The Australian Heeler is an Australian cattle dog, bred in the 19th century. Very hardy and efficient. Popular as guard dogs, very loyal to their owner and family. They vitally need a lot of physical activity and space to move. Training a heeler is not easy - the blood of a wild dingo dog requires a very serious attitude towards this breed.
Laika.
Laika
The breed is of Russian origin. In Siberia and the Far East, the Laika was a hunter, sled dog, and faithful companion. Valued for its calmness and excellent trainability. The ancestors were wolves, this can be seen with the naked eye, so the dog must be brought up in strictness and discipline. Energy and mobility require the owner to lead an active lifestyle.
Miniature Pinscher.
Miniature Pinscher
Compact dog with long muscular legs, energetic. With a difficult character. Raising a puppy is a big and serious job. They get along well with all family members, but do not tolerate it when the boundaries of their independence are violated. They have a pronounced guardian instinct. A brave, loyal dog that always readily protects its owner and his property.
Belgian Shepherd.
Belgian Shepherd
These are excellent guards and huge workers. The dog is very thoughtful in the performance of its duties, extremely energetic, active, and passionate. She will be an irreplaceable and faithful companion to her owner in any activities and long, exciting walks.
Doberman.
Doberman
The Doberman has long been the object of cult worship. Almost everywhere, in every country, there are passionate and devoted lovers of this breed. A strong, prominent, swift dog is the very embodiment of pressure and power, energy and swiftness. In addition to its impressive external advantages, the Doberman captivates with its high intelligence and enormous, simply boundless love and devotion to its owner. He is very attached to home and family members. He bravely protects everything he values, and is especially kind to children, for whom he is an ideal companion in all kinds of games and amusements. Proper upbringing and a clear hierarchy help achieve excellent results: the Doberman conscientiously fulfills its duties, faithfully serves family members, fearlessly protects its property and will never show unnecessary aggression in the absence of a real threat.
