Question: are any dogs born with pointy ears?
Answer: Many Nordic breed dogs, such as the Siberian husky, Samoyed, malamute, Norwegian elkhound and keeshond, sport pointy ears. The American Kennel Club's herding group is chock full of prick-eared dogs. The Canaan dog, German shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Australian cattle dog all have upright, pointy ears.