The front edge of the ear is close to the cheek when the dog is attentive. (akc.org)
Dogs» ears can become infected from the very outer edge of the ear flap all the way down into the ear canal. (petwave.com)
The high - set ears are carried erect when cropped but are otherwise V - shaped, carried forward with the inner edge of the ear close to the cheek. (dogtime.com)