Bent ears are better for sweeping the area for potential prey, such as moths, or for predators like owls,
while upright ears could zero in on prey when bats dive for an attack.
Not exact matches
Upright ears capture high - quality echoes from objects ahead,
while ears bent downward and backward hear echoes from more directions but not as well.
The
ears often stay
upright and are almost semi-triangular in shape,
while their tail remains semi-curled and puffed!
However, how often they actually need cleaning will depend on the breed (long eared breeds and hounds may need cleaning once a week,
while dogs with
upright ears may need it monthly or less), the age of the dog, and can even vary by individual dog.