Do Border Collies Have Pointy Ears?

Border Collie ears are said to come in erect (a.k.a. prick ears) or semi-erect. ... Notice not only the carriage, that is, whether they are up or down, or up and down, but where the placement is on the head, the size of the ears, how soft (rounded) or sharp (pointed) they are, and so forth.

Do rough collies have pointy ears?

Do all Border Collies have pointy ears? ... Fully erect ears, fully dropped ears, and semi-erect ears are all common. Semi-erect ears are also called pricked ears and can range from a 1/4-erect to 3/4-erect. A tipped ear is nearly completely erect, but the very tips of the ears hang down.

Why do people tape border collie ears?

First, taping the ear over helps keep its natural "break" (the place where the ear bends forward) flexible so that the ear cartilage does not become straight and stiff. Secondly, cross-bracing or connecting the ears together encourages the puppy to hold his ears high on top of his head.