Get Reader’s DigestsRead Up newsletter for more pet tips ... “I always recommend that pet owners who have dogs with floppy and big ears clean them regularly, as waxy buildup can predispose ...

The hound's floppy ears hang real low, with each flap measuring around 13.38 inches in length. Lou ended up in the running for the record after her owner had some extra time to observe the dog.

Cocker spaniels have big ears, big hearts and big brains ... experts believed that those ears help stir up scents and funnel ...