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Feb 17, 2021
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ONE FEATURE common to every breed of gundog is floppy ears. Spaniel ears flop considerably more than those of, say, labradors or German shorthaired pointers, but all the gundogs have ears that flap downwards, unlike such breeds as German shepherds, greyhounds and Pomeranians.
It’s a physical feature that we take for granted, but it’s the result of selective breeding that took place centuries ago. We humans like floppy-eared dogs, as it gives them a friendlier, less intimidating look.
However, it’s notable that all wild canids, without exception, have pointed ears.
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