What is the pinna?
In dogs, the pinna is the part of the outer ear that is seen that is made of cartilage and covered by skin, fur, or hair. (1)
What does the pinna look like?
(picture here)
The pinna is shaped to capture sound waves and funnel them through the ear canal to the eardrum. (1)
In dogs, the pinnae are mobile and can move independently of each other. (1)
The size and shape of the pinnae vary by breed. (1)
Resources
1. https://www.msdvetmanual.com/dog-owners/ear-disorders-of-dogs/ear-structure-and-function-in-dogs
