A genetic study shows how human breeding choices influence ear length in dogs and why those traits persist across breeds.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: @otisbegotus / Instagram) Dogs with big ears often struggle when their floppy ones flip inside-out, and in an ...

Ever see a basset hound and find yourself wanting to (gently) grab its long, floppy ears and give them a little waggle? The ...

Ear infections are a common issue for many dogs, but certain breeds are more prone to them than others. Factors such as ear shape, dense hair within the ear canal, and reduced airflow can trap ...

A gene that is important for human hearing could determine whether a dog’s ears are pendulous like a basset hound’s or stubby ...

Ear infections are a common occurrence for many dogs. This is especially true for breeds with floppy ears. My dog, Romeo, had several years where he was continually fighting an ear infection. His ears ...