Tiny White Dog's Big Floppy Ears Make Her Look Like A Bunny In Disguise
Rescued mixed-breed mutts can often make the best companions because they offer all sorts of unique looks and personality traits. Sometimes, they catch owners completely off guard with short, stubby legs, and other times, they end up growing much larger than expected — and apparently, once in a while, they have adorably giant ears that they never quite grow into, just like this dog.
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"Everyone said Sage would grow into her ears...so we waited...and waited," notes the commentary as the clip shows a little tiny pup with big, perky, hairy ears. As time passes, the ears seem to stay the same before the video ends with the pup now, "Here she is nearly two years later, ears and all!"
"Holy cow that's the cutest little gremlin," said one person in the comments in jest, as another hilariously added, "That is an escapee from Fraggle Rock 🥰😁❤️." Meanwhile, others noted Sage's ears resemble bunny ears, angel wings, and a significant trait of the papillon dog breed, although the content creator replied to that by saying there was no trace of that breed in Sage's DNA test. No matter what you see when you spot this pup's ears, though, there's no denying that she is one adorable doggy!
Quick tips on how to care for dog ears
Keeping your dog's ears healthy can be pretty simple and helps prevent bigger problems down the road. In general, it's good to make a habit of regularly checking their ears and gently cleaning them when needed.
For cleaning, all you really need is dog-safe ear cleanser, some cotton balls or gauze, and a few tasty treats as a reward after you're done following the directions on the cleansing label. Avoid using hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, or cotton swabs like Q-tips, as these can dry out or irritate the delicate skin inside your pup's ears. Meanwhile, if you notice a strong smell, discharge, redness, swelling, white bumps on the ear flap, excessive head shaking, scratching, or signs that your dog is uncomfortable when you touch their ears, contact your veterinarian.
Regular ear care only takes a few minutes and can make a big difference in your furry friend's daily comfort, health, and overall well-being. Healthy ears mean a happier pup — because how else are they going to hear you crinkle a potato chip bag from the other room of the house?