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Very simply, it means that they hear something interesting or unexpected. It is part of the behavior known as "alerting" to a stimulus. Not only does an alert dog raise her ears, she also opens her eyes wide, stares in the direction of the object of interest, sniffs the air in order to get a scent, and may even start barking. Her tail goes stiff and her hackles may rise. In short, she is preparing herself for action, and her entire body is focused on sensing whatever it is that excites her, whether it is a trespassing cat or an approaching dog or a human friend carrying treats. This response probably developed from the need to hunt prey and defend against danger.
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What are the flappy parts on the dogs face called?
If you mean the skin folds, then they usually are called jowls. If you mean the ears, then they are promptly called ears.
Can cats hear better then dogs?
New Answer:Yes, cats can, because they can pick up higher frequences than dogs. Usually, dogs sniff out their food, while cats use hearing to pinpoint theirs. (If it is alive, otherwise cats wouldn't be able to hear their food bowls.)Original Answer:Yes, cats don't have drooped ears and they can swivel their ears in any direction sound is coming from.Yes, cats don't have drooped ears and they can swivel their ears in any direction sound is coming from.this is untrue because there are dogs that have pricked ears that hear better than cats and dogs that have drooped ears are fantastic sniffer dogs and can lift there ears up to hear things but arent as good hearers as the other dogs and drooped ears are good for keeping water out of their ears.YOU PROBABLY DONT EVEN HAVE DOGS. SO HOW WOULD YOU KNOW!(?)
Who has better ears dogs or cats?
Dogs
Why do dogs and cats move their ears. How does the shape of their ear help them to hear sounds?
dogs and cats move their ears to hear from where the sound id comming.the ears of cats and dogs are out so when the sound waves hit the outside of the ears it rebounds back into the ears.
Do dogs have long or short ears?
It depends on what dog you are talking about. There are dogs with short ears but most have ears bigger than those of humans.
Why do some dogs have warm ears?
Some dogs have warm ears because they have a higher blood flow to their ears, which helps regulate their body temperature.
Can dogs get an inner ear infection?
Dogs ears are pretty close to human ears. So the answer to your question is yes they can.
Why do dogs' ears twitch?
Dogs' ears twitch to help them hear better and to express their emotions, such as excitement or alertness.
Why are dogs' ears warm?
Dogs' ears are warm because they have a good blood supply close to the surface of the skin in their ears, which helps regulate their body temperature.
How many dogs have 44 ears?
None no dog has 44 ears.
What are dogs ears used for?
For hearing, just like we use our ears.
What does it mean when dogs have cold ears?
When a dog has cold ears, it could mean a number of things, if you haven't already, bring your dog inside and keep it warm. Dogs ears are sensitive so do not rub them, it may hurt your dog. Once your dog is inside, check his ears again. Are they still cold? If so it may meet he has bad circulation or heart problems. If the dog has long ears he may have dipped them in his water bowl by accident. If the dog is sick, the cause of the cold ears could be that the blood and heat are all circulating around his major organs, rather than his ears.
