Ears should hang loose and close to the body, with ear opening to the front and not turned towards the head. Length to minimum 14 inches tip to tip. Length of the ear is to balance with the body. Ears are to be uniformly thick enough not to be easily blemished or torn, yet thin enough to maintain the longitudinal crease in the ears. Ears are to be well rounded and wide at the tips.
Ears are to be very soft, smooth and pliable.
They are to be free from tears, pimples an blemishes. Faults - Cut severely for the appearance of any crown or for ear openings turning to the head. Ears should not be pointed or trowel shaped. Disqualification from Competition - Ears less than 14 inches in length. Tears, holes, and blemishes which noticeably detract from the appearance of the animal.