Questions tagged [folded ears]
Why do some dogs have ears that are naturally folded?
Category: Facial Expressions
Dogs with naturally folded ears, such as Basset Hounds, Cocker Spaniels, and Bulldogs, have this trait due to a combination of genetics, selective breeding, and evolutionary factors. The folded ear shape is a result of specific cartilage development in the ear structure, which causes the ear to bend...