Cocker Spaniel ears, long versus short?

I see some cockers ears being really long and pretty and others look shorter.Is there a eay to help grow your cockers ears long or is it just one of those things passed on by their parents?

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Answer #1

lol, no sorry, all genetics… could be from the parents, could be a random mutation…

Answer #2

All of my dogs ears are pretty much the same length, the proper length for ear set on a Cocker is when you pull the ear forward, the tip of the ear skin should be flush with the tip of the nose. Some of mine look a lot longer due to the rate of growth of the hair on the ears. Lacey’s ears look longest but it is actually just the hair!! I keep Dawz and Baloo’s ears trimmed short nbecause they are my sniffers, they keep their hads to the ground when outside!

Answer #3

LOL you can’t MAKE it grow. I like short ears :D

Answer #4

That’s helpful advice for a new Cocker Spaniel owner (me)! Thanks, mszbboops.

Answer #5

they’re all cute right?

Answer #6

Yep, it’s all genetic. Brushing and combing gently and regularly will make your dog’s ears look their best, so that’s all I can advise. And I’m also about to go and brush the very long, pretty, knotty and matted ears of our Cocker Spaniel, so actually, I think your dog is quite lucky if he/she has shorter ears!

Answer #7

Not how I would abbreviate the name. But no, it’s genetic, don’t even think about using weights, your dog doesn’t think it’s ugly because it has smaller ears, nor should you.

Answer #8

no, that is passed on by genes…dichihuahua

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