drop-eared
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Bless my soul, gentlemen, here's the little dog now, and a beautiful specimen of the drop-eared Skye he is.
From Greyfriars Bobby by Atkinson, Eleanor Stackhouse
The same description applies to the drop-eared type, except that the ears in repose, instead of being carried erect, fall evenly on each side of the head.
From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert
These were mostly of the drop-eared variety, and were bred small.
From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert
Lately, however, there has evidently been an effort made to improve the drop-eared type, with the result that some very excellent dogs have recently appeared at the important shows.
From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert
The drop-eared variety is usually the heavier and larger dog of the two; and for some reason does not show the quality and breeding of its neighbour.
From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert
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