Which statement is an example of the "inheritance of acquired characteristics" misconception that was popular before Mendel's work?

A.
A curly-tailed dog and a straight-tailed dog will have curly-tailed offspring.

B.
A deer that has white spots will have offspring with white spots.

C.
A cat that has lost an ear will have offspring that are missing an ear.

D.
A brown horse and a white horse will have brown and white offspring.