In a message dated 12/17/2005 8:52:27 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Erynbrook@xxxxxxx writes: I agree about wild canines having erect ears, but SOMEWHERE hanging ears had to enter the picture -- beagles, bassets, poodles, etc etc etc. Anybody have any other ideas? Just curious. These breed of dogs were bred from animals having naturally weak ears...in studies done in the 20's and 30's, hanging ears were proven dominant over erect ears, but this is not to say that eventually ears would not regress to being erect. They would. Just about all wild carnivore animals that have ears to speak of have erect ears. The better to hear you with, my dear! Syd Syd Mailberg 425-432-4144 23910 SE 276th St Maple Valley, Wa. 98038 It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it. www.kingswoodgermanshepherds.homestead.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================