Ears thumb|A tri-color Shetland Sheepdog puppy. Tipped ears, i.e. partly folded upright ears, are a desirable trait.|alt=|left The Shetland's ears are small and of moderate width at the base placed close on top of the head. When alert the ears are semi-erect and propped forward.
Ears thumb|A tri-color Shetland Sheepdog puppy. Tipped ears, i.e. partly folded upright ears, are a desirable trait.|alt=|left The Shetland's ears are small and of moderate width at the b.ase placed close on top of the head When alert the ears are semi-erect and propped forward.