Ears Flashcards
Set low and well back, carried close to the head. Covered with long silky hair.
Afghan
Small, pointed and delicate. Set high but not too far apart. Nearly touching at occiput; when in repose, folded back along neck. Should be active and responsive; may be erect when alert, tips sometimes falling over.
Borzoi
Set on high and in repose folded back. In excitement raised above head without losing the fold and in some cases semi-erect. A big thick ear hanging flat to the head or a prick ear most undesirable. Ear soft, glossy and like a mouse’s coat to the touch; the smaller the better, no long coat or fringe. Ears black or dark coloured.
Deerhound
Small, rose-shaped of fine texture.
Greyhound
Small, rose ears (Greyhound like in carriage)
Irish Wolfhound
Long and mobile, covered with long silky hair; hanging close to the skull.
Saluki
Rose shaped, small, fine in texture.
Whippet