Droopy-eared dog (7)
I believe the answer is:
spaniel
'droopy-eared dog' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for spaniel that I've seen before include "Dog found among the alpines" , "Type of dog" , "Breed of dog" , "Long-eared dog" , "Gundog; obsequious type" .)