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Gene linked to dog ear length discoveredCEFR A1

26 Jan 2026

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Adapted from Leigh Hataway U. Georgia, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by David Becker, Unsplash

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  • Scientists study the DNA of many different dog breeds.
  • The researchers look closely at many dog ear types.
  • They compare DNA from many different dogs across regions.
  • Some dogs have pointy ears like huskies and shepherds.
  • Other dogs have droopy ears like spaniels and bloodhounds.
  • Long, soft ears help dogs to focus on smells.
  • Some ear shapes are mainly for a dog’s appearance.
  • This research may help reduce inherited dog health problems.

Difficult words

  • scientist — A person who studies science
    Scientists
  • breed — A group of animals with same origin
    breeds
  • focus — To give full attention to something
  • appearance — How someone or something looks
  • inherit — To receive traits from parents
    inherited

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Discussion questions

  • Do you prefer dogs with pointy ears or droopy ears?
  • Have you seen a dog with long, soft ears?
  • Have you seen a husky or a spaniel?

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