The ear should sit close to the cheek, bottom tip pointing neither in nor out, providing augmentation to the width of the top skull. This is an area where we unfortunately see great variety. Ear placement should be considered important as it is integral to the overall symmetry of the head. Not enough emphasis is placed here, consequently we see great divergence. Below are some examples:
Fig. 6: Good ear set, in good proportion to head, could be closer hanging to cheek, not turning outwards at the tip of the ear.Fig. 7: Too high set, carried too far away from cheek: "Fly away ears".Fig 8: Very well set and carried, good size proportionate to head, bottom tip of ear should be hanging closer to head.
Fig 10, on the left, shows ears as good as they get. Although one may argue the ears could be a tad larger, they are excellently set, carried and formed.
Log in
