All ears: New study pinpoints what determines ear length in dogs

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

This gene may determine if dogs have long, floppy ears or short, study ones

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

Woman asks dog groomer to give her pet 'ear tassels' and instantly regrets it

Dog owners will know there is something about making your pet look as ridiculous as possible that is so incredibly tempting. Whether it be a comedy outfit, a chic new haircut, or a garish collar, ...
People

Fla. Boy, 4, Has Ear Torn Off in Dog Attack While Waiting for School Bus with Mother

'It was heartbreaking to see Roland in so much pain, terrified and facing the possibility of losing a part of himself,' Tracy Moore wrote on an online fundraiser GoFundMe A 4-year-old boy in ...
WSMV

‘Absolutely in shock’: Dog rips off 4-year-old’s ear in attack while waiting for school bus with mom

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WLTV) - A terrifying dog attack in Florida has left a young boy seriously hurt and his mother still in shock about what happened. Jacksonville authorities say two neighborhood dogs ...
The Florida Times-Union

Long recovery for Jacksonville boy rescued by mom in attack by dogs

A Jacksonville mother shielded her 4-year-old son during a mauling by two dogs while waiting for a school bus. The boy's ear was severely injured in the attack and later had to be amputated. A ...
WTSP

'Complete shock': Mom recounts dog attack where 4-year-old son's ear was ripped off

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville mother threw herself onto her 4-year-old son to shield him during a brutal dog attack in their driveway last month. It happened on Nov. 20 near Marquis Drive on the ...