prick-eared
Ears standing erect
Prick-eared describes ears that stand erect and pointed, especially on dogs: a prick-eared German shepherd.
The term distinguishes breeds whose ears naturally stand up from those with floppy or folded ears.
Applied to people, it's archaic and insulting, suggesting someone is alert in an intrusive, eavesdropping way.
Attending to sound
- attentivePaying close notice
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
curious · interested · eavesdropping · nosy · sharp · suspicious · inquisitive · alert
Warning or watchfulness
- German ShepherdIntelligent working canine breed
- MalinoisBelgian herding dog breed
- erectVertical in position
- pointedTapering to a tip
upstanding · Akita · Shiba Inu · attentive · breed standard · triangular · cartilage · taping
listening
Attending to sound
keen · curious · interested · eavesdropping · nosy · sharp · suspicious · inquisitive · alert · on guard
alert
Warning or watchfulness
- German ShepherdIntelligent working canine breed
- MalinoisBelgian herding dog breed
- erectVertical in position
pointed · upstanding · Akita · Shiba Inu · attentive · breed standard · triangular · cartilage · taping · cropping
alert
Warning or watchfulness
Arabian · interested · curious · listening · spirited · nervous · watchful · donkey · mule · responsive
- ear typesouter ear, inner ear, middle ear, lop ear, folded ear