| The Ears carry 10 points of the allotted 84 points for General Type*. When the competition is stiff, 10 points can "make" or "break" a judge's opinion. |
| EARS--The ears should fall straight down, framing the sides of the head. An appropriate crown is the cause of this effect.The ears should lie against the face in a flat manner. When you look at a Holland from the front, the ears and crown should appear to be like curtains framing a window. Ears should be leathery in their thickness and be completely covered with fur. They should not be too long, no more than one inch hanging below the lower jaw line. |
| Thickness of ear is a texture and can be measured as indicated in the photo. Ever felt of a good leather belt? That's what you should try to achieve in "thickness of ear". |
| The ear should be wide and well rounded at the tip. |
| The ears should be placed just behind the eye and fall no more than 1 inch below the lower jaw. |
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| *Quote taken from the "Standard of Perfection" authored by the ARBA. |