3) Welsh Springer Spaniel

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is famous for its long, hanging ears and friendly facial expressions. Their downward-drooping ears are smaller than those of the English Springer Spaniel, and help them to focus more on their sense of smell to find prey.

5) Afghan Hounds

Afghan Hounds, originally used for hunting game in Afghanistan, also made the list of long-eared dog breeds.

Shauna tells us: "They have an elegant long coat to match their long ears, with both requiring a lot of maintenance and grooming from their owner."

6) Beagles

Small, compact and hardy, Beagles are the smallest of the British pack hounds and were originally bred to hunt hares.

"They are very adaptable to family life in the country or city, as long as they get enough physical and mental stimulation," says Shauna. "Due to their strong hunting instincts, they may not be suitable to live with smaller pets."

7) German Shepherd

German Shepherds are very recognizable partly due to their tall, pointy ears. They were originally bred to help shepherds herd animals, but have since become versatile working dogs.

8) Dachshund

The much-loved Dachshund, famous for their lively and comical nature, are also famous for their floppy ears. Cleverly, their ears help them to capture and retain scent, which means they can hunt for efficiently.

Bill Lambert, a Kennel Club spokesperson, tells us: "They are lively and enjoy entertaining and pleasing their owners, and make great companions for owners who have patience with their training. Despite their size, they can make a house feel full with their mischievous nature and surprisingly loud bark."