The Scientific Reason Dogs Tilt Their Heads—And Why It’s So Cute originally appeared on Parade Pets.

Dog ears are made up of 18 muscles (vs. the human ear with six) and have considerably longer ear canals, which help them hone their sense of hearing. While this means dogs are vastly better at ...

4. Grooming. This is important for some dog breeds and not for others. Dogs that do not shed (Poodles, Bichons, some Poodle crosses like Goldendoodles, and others) have excessive hair in the ear ...

Dog ear infections can be a serious condition, which may result in hearing loss or facial paralysis. These serious complications make it imperative to prevent infection and seek treatment as soon ...

5. Increasing Airflow. Dogs with floppy ears, especially if they are heavy, are more likely to develop ear infections, as the ear canals are dark and are not exposed to the air.

5. Increasing Airflow. Dogs with floppy ears, especially if they are heavy, are more likely to develop ear infections, as the ear canals are dark and are not exposed to the air.