Black And White Sunday - The details of pure Wobby

Earl has what we call, 'wobby' ears at times.

Cute but wobby ears...

Can you see what I mean?? Let me explain in further detail.

If you can see that Earl's left ear, right as you look at it, is not straight and is rather wonky, then you have grasped the basics. 

Said ear is looking completely different to Earl's other ear. This ear is straight.

Now Earl and a few others dogs in his litter were born with a slight tendency to 'wob' their ears. Earl's breeder, who has recently bred another litter of Border Terrier puppies, commented that she was quite disappointed that all puppies had both of their ears 'flying'. We call it wobby. She said this from a showing point of view.

Wobby ears usually occur naturally. That is just the way these dogs were born. However, when the ears on a go go back against the head, this shows the dog is uncomfortable, upset, confused, and moods and emotions similar to these example three. 

Earl also has a wobby paw. Now this isn't bred into a dog (usually), however some dogs do it to show confusion, or a feeling of sorry-for-themselves. 

SOME DOGS, however, may lift their paw to show an INJURY, so if your dog is limping, take him to the vet ASAP. When a dog is sat down, he may lift his paw to show an injury, especially if he limps when walking. If this is very uncommon of your dog, a check may be necessary at the vets.

Ironically, Earl's EARS are perfect here, as we move onto our next wobby topic...

Focus your attention not as much here today on that B-E-A-utiful BT smoochie face, but Earl's left paw, right one as you look at it. This is because he wants a piece of cheese, being cut on the worktop. He is so eager to get some, and needs some now. So he is in a state of panic. No cheese! It is also a state of wonder and confusion. How to get the cheese? Will it fall? Oh My Dog!

And Earl is not limping, so he is fine.

So now you know more on the subject of WOBBY LOOKING DOGS! Bless their adorable, funny little selves.

Now Ethel, she is not so wobby. Her ears just curl up with fur at the ends! CUTE!

I just love the individual quirks of dogs!

We're participating in the Black And White Sunday Blog Hop hosted by Dachshund Nola and Sugar The Golden Retriever - thanks again, pals!