Rose ears are technically erect, but they are distinguished by the skin folding backward, which results in the end of the pinna falling to the side. Therefore, the name of these ears was derived from the folds resembling rose petals. There are numerous dog breeds with this ear shape, but they are primarily associated with several sighthounds. These dogs are also called gazehounds; they hunt by sight and speed instead of using endurance and scent, and they include the greyhound, whippets, and Italian greyhounds.