There's no getting around it, Uncle Fred's ears are generously sized.
When he sleeps, they sort of drape all over
If he is alert and listening, he sticks them out, making them look shorter and wider. It vaguely reminds me of one of those lizard's doing his mating ritual- I forget what those are called. BTW- this is my favorite Uncle Fred pic.
But he can let them hang down for that pitiful dog look- so useful
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