Why Do Bassets Have Long Ears?
Basset Hounds Are Great at Scent Work. the Basset Hound's Powerful Sense of Smell Is Second Only to the Bloodhound's, and Not Just the Nose Doing the Work...
Why do Bassets have big ears?
THEIR LONG EARS SERVE A PURPOSE.
The dog's large, floppy ears have a job to do. As a basset hound trots across the ground, its ears help bring smells directly to its face, while its dewlap (the loose skin underneath its chin) helps trap them.
Why do Coonhounds have floppy ears?
Most of these breeds have long, drooping ears. One theory says that this trait helps to collect scent from the air and keep it near the dog's face and nose. They also have large nasal cavities, which helps them scent better. Their typically loose, moist lips are said to assist in trapping scent particles.
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