Dog ear types refer to the various shapes and positions of a dog’s ears. Some common types include floppy, prick, semi-erect, drop, button, rose, bat, tulip, hound, and feathered ears. Each type can vary in appearance and is often associated with specific breeds.
| Ear Type | Description | Breeds |
|---|---|---|
| Floppy | Ears hang down | Labrador Retriever, Beagle, Basset Hound |
| Prick | Ears stand up | German Shepherd, Siberian Husky, Doberman Pinscher |
| Semi-prick | Ears stand up partially | Alaskan Malamute, American Eskimo Dog |
| Semi-erect | Ears stand up partially and fold over | Boxer, Bull Terrier, Shiba Inu |
| Drop | Ears fold over | Cocker Spaniel, Bichon Frise, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
| Button | Ears fold over and lie flat against the head | Jack Russell Terrier, Rat Terrier, Boston Terrier |
| Rose | Ears fold over and partially stand up | Bulldog, Shar Pei, Bloodhound |
| Bat | Ears stand up and are large and wide | French Bulldog, Chihuahua, Pug |
| Tulip | Ears stand up and fold over at the top, creating a tulip-like shape | Alaskan Malamute, Akita, Samoyed |
| Hound | Ears are long and droopy, with folds and wrinkles | Basset Hound, Bloodhound, Coonhound |
| Feathered | Ears are long and covered in long hair | Cocker Spaniel, Irish Setter, Afghan Hound |
| Prick-ears with a curl | Ears stand up and have a curl at the end | Basenji |
| Semi-prick with a crease | Ears stand up partially and have a crease or fold in the middle | Norwegian Elkhound, Finnish Spitz |
| Bat-ears with a fold | Ears stand up and have a fold or crease near the base | Scottish Fold, American Curl |