Which breed's head is noted as having the ear as the distinguishing feature?

• A. Scottie
• B. Kerry Blue
• C. Bedlington
• D. Westie

Answer: (A)

In many grooming standards, the silhouette of a breed’s head is defined by a single standout feature, and for the Scottish Terrier, that standout is the ears. The Scottie has small, erect, triangular ears that sharply outline the top of the head, giving a very recognizable head profile. This ear carriage is the defining detail that sets its head apart from the others listed, where other features like coat texture, beard, or overall skull shape play the bigger role in identification.

Kerry Blue Terrier heads are often described by the overall facial furnishings and the bearded look rather than the ears as the sole standout. Bedlington heads have a distinctive lamb-like shape and smooth lines with a different ear placement, and West Highland White Terriers emphasize a compact skull and muzzle with ears that are erect but not the one single defining feature of the head. So, the ear’s emphasis on the Scottie’s head makes it the best fit for this distinguishing feature.