Will they go up ever. Very concerned

Ares2010 · 06-27-2010, 11:42 AM

We have a nearly 7 month old GSD and his one ear stands and the other does not. I am worried it wont go up at all. I think about a month ago they were both up for a couple of days and sometimes when he runs in the house they are both up. Should I go ahead and tape them to be on the safe side. One of our friends have a GSD from the same breeder and they said thier dogs ear didn't go up until around 7 months, but everything I am hearing on here is making me wonder. He just recently lost his puppy teeth and still has molers coming in. I am going to check with the breeder to see what my options are. ANY ADVICE is much needed. Thanks

chicagojosh · 06-27-2010, 11:47 AM

hi,

personally i would not tape his ears yet. if you know another pup's ears from his litter didnt stand until 7 months his probably wont either

also, i read that while they are still teething, all the calcium goes to the teeth. once he's done the calcium i guess re-directs itself to fortify his ears.

i bet they'll naturally be standing in 2 weeks.

rickaz80 · 06-27-2010, 12:16 PM

Your GSD is doing well. As long as teeth are coming in the ears will be inconsistent.

Ares2010 · 06-27-2010, 01:14 PM

I have waited this long because I was told by others it would be ok...but I would rather do it before it is too late..Even someone from the vets office said it might be too late...I hear conflicting stories. I Guess what I am getting at is will it hurt to do it anyway to be safe?

rickaz80 · 06-27-2010, 02:20 PM

I couldn't tell you, I have not taped any of my dogs ears. Our oldest GSD did take a very long time for her ears to stand up. We were concerned also, but finally the ears did stand up.

Lucy Dog · 06-27-2010, 02:32 PM

Absolutely you should tape now. You should have started taping at the 6 month mark if they werent standing. Not saying it's too late, but it's definitely not too early. Be proactive - it's not going to do any damage.

Leerburg | Taping German Shepherds Ears

Ares2010 · 06-27-2010, 02:32 PM

How old was she when they finally stood up?

Elaine · 06-27-2010, 05:53 PM

Almost 7 months is really late for ears to come up and don't be too surprised if it doesn't come up even with taping at this point. I would have started taping a month ago.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 06-27-2010, 06:41 PM

Read up on the other posts in this 'Ears Up????' Subject and what people did and what worked.

Seems to me at 7 months you may want to think about doing something, but READ UP~

Ares2010 · 06-27-2010, 06:59 PM

We just taped them today...and he is still teething. I looked in his mouth and he still had teeth that were coming in. Hope it works

06-27-2010, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ares2010 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 96	Will they go up ever. Very concerned We have a nearly 7 month old GSD and his one ear stands and the other does not. I am worried it wont go up at all. I think about a month ago they were both up for a couple of days and sometimes when he runs in the house they are both up. Should I go ahead and tape them to be on the safe side. One of our friends have a GSD from the same breeder and they said thier dogs ear didn't go up until around 7 months, but everything I am hearing on here is making me wonder. He just recently lost his puppy teeth and still has molers coming in. I am going to check with the breeder to see what my options are. ANY ADVICE is much needed. Thanks

06-27-2010, 11:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
chicagojosh Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wicker Park, Chicago Posts: 1,789	hi, personally i would not tape his ears yet. if you know another pup's ears from his litter didnt stand until 7 months his probably wont either also, i read that while they are still teething, all the calcium goes to the teeth. once he's done the calcium i guess re-directs itself to fortify his ears. i bet they'll naturally be standing in 2 weeks. __________________ A tired puppy is a good puppy CODY - Sable GSD Born 11/15/09 MANDI - GSD/Husky/Lab Mix Born 6/3/06

06-27-2010, 02:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Absolutely you should tape now. You should have started taping at the 6 month mark if they werent standing. Not saying it's too late, but it's definitely not too early. Be proactive - it's not going to do any damage. Leerburg \| Taping German Shepherds Ears __________________ Paul

06-27-2010, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,784	Almost 7 months is really late for ears to come up and don't be too surprised if it doesn't come up even with taping at this point. I would have started taping a month ago. __________________ Elaine and the herd

06-27-2010, 06:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,214	Read up on the other posts in this 'Ears Up????' Subject and what people did and what worked. Seems to me at 7 months you may want to think about doing something, but READ UP~ __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

06-27-2010, 12:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
rickaz80 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: tucson AZ Posts: 194	Your GSD is doing well. As long as teeth are coming in the ears will be inconsistent.

06-27-2010, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ares2010 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 96	I have waited this long because I was told by others it would be ok...but I would rather do it before it is too late..Even someone from the vets office said it might be too late...I hear conflicting stories. I Guess what I am getting at is will it hurt to do it anyway to be safe?

06-27-2010, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
rickaz80 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: tucson AZ Posts: 194	I couldn't tell you, I have not taped any of my dogs ears. Our oldest GSD did take a very long time for her ears to stand up. We were concerned also, but finally the ears did stand up.

06-27-2010, 02:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ares2010 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 96	How old was she when they finally stood up?

06-27-2010, 06:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ares2010 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 96	We just taped them today...and he is still teething. I looked in his mouth and he still had teeth that were coming in. Hope it works

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