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One version of the history of the two varieties of ear shape in the ENC ("papillon" to denote the erect ear and "phalène" to denote the dropped ear) is that toward the end of the 19th century, breed fanciers bred a version of the spaniel whose ears stood up. This dog was said to have been nicknamed papillon based on the impressively large ...
The Sloughi's head is long and elegant, with droopy ears, similar in appearance to a shorter, thicker-set Greyhound. The body and legs show a defined bone structure supporting strong, lean muscles. The topline is, essentially, horizontal and blends into a gently sloping croup. The tail is long and carried low, like many sighthounds, with an ...
Prick ear: Erect and pointed; also called pricked or erect. Rose ear: A very small drop ear that folds back; as in the greyhound or bulldog. Semiprick ear: A prick ear where the tip just begins to fold forward, as in the Rough Collie. Hound ear: Floppy ear that is long and droopy enough to collect air around the nostrils, as in scent hounds and ...
Droopy is an animated character from the golden age of American animation.He is an anthropomorphic white Basset Hound with a droopy face. He was created in 1943 by Tex Avery for theatrical cartoon shorts produced by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio.
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 ...
Discover more about the ‘people-pleasing’ Cocker Spaniel –a soft, loving breed with floppy ears and a happy heart David Crookes February 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Tarsus çatalburuns are medium to large sized dogs, around 48–50 centimetres (19–20 in) in height with a deep chest and an athletic build. [4] [2] They have drooping ears that frame the face, and a long, straight tail. [2] They weigh 20–25 kilograms (44–55 lb). [4]
A drawing of a typical skull of a spaniel. The Oxford English Dictionary defines Spaniel as "a breed of dog with a long silky coat and drooping ears". [2]Not much has changed about spaniels in general over the years, as can be seen in this 1921 entry in Collier's New Encyclopedia: