Concern for his ears

Klaus13 · 09-07-2010, 11:25 PM

I have been a member to this site since my Klaus has been a pup! I have read alot about ears and average ages of concern.I have even talked to my breeder about my boys ears. His parents have really strong erect ears,even an older brother that they kept. He was 10months and had perfect ears.The breeder advised me to not touch,tape or glue,that of the 3 litters his dam had,not one pup had to be assisted,and they all went up on their own.He didn't mention the age that they did go up,nor do i expect him to remember. Klaus is now 5 months and 1 week old.He is still teething.He is just not into the hard rubber toys as much as when he was a puppy,he does however like chewing big sticks.I figure it still gets his muscles going.I have read alot about late bloomers,but just want his ears up. He was aquired for home protection,and a few people that visit me,would rather he not around them.With his size and his bare feet fetish,i've even been told they don't like him

I just want people to fear him because of his look more than anything.I have a young son,and he's just a big baby. I'd think he just wouldn't be feared if he looked like a shepherd mix. I know I must sound so selfish.I guess I just want some advice whether i should wait til 6 months and decide,or start now.I can get pics of him tomorrow when it's lighter outside.

LeftyGinger · 09-07-2010, 11:37 PM

It's just a matter of time and they'll pop up. My male's ears were just SO large they took a while to pop up, his were actually the last to pop up of the entire litter but they got there. Bruno's ears didn't completely stand up on their own until about 6 - 6 1/2 months or so. Even though they stopped bending in, the tips would fall backwards and look funny. I've seen several stories about pups ears being fully erect by 10-12 weeks and that just wasn't the case for us. Hopefully it's just a time issue.

Whiteshepherds · 09-07-2010, 11:39 PM

Why not call the breeder and see if they can remember how old most of their pups are when they go up. Can't hurt to ask and maybe they have pictures.

Honestly though, even if they never go up all the way, a full grown GSD barking at the door is intimidating...regardless of where their ears are.

Klaus13 · 09-07-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftyGinger

It's just a matter of time and they'll pop up. My male's ears were just SO large they took a while to pop up, his were actually the last to pop up of the entire litter but they got there. Bruno's ears didn't completely stand up on their own until about 6 - 6 1/2 months or so. Even though they stopped bending in, the tips would fall backwards and look funny. I've seen several stories about pups ears being fully erect by 10-12 weeks and that just wasn't the case for us. Hopefully it's just a time issue.

I've also heard that the working lined GSD ears tend to go up later. I have seen other GSD in parks and their ears do seem so much thinner.He is also bigger than most his age, I would guess at least 65 lbs.I wouldn't mind if they "popped" up,lol!!!

Elaine · 09-08-2010, 01:27 AM

I would start taping that ear up if it means a lot to you. It won't hurt and it may make all the difference.

Whitedog404 · 09-08-2010, 10:12 AM

I second Elaine's advice. Better safe than sorry. And if you don't want to tape, you might consider the ear forms and Pattex glue. My dog still has them in and he doesn't even realize it. Good luck.

GSDAlphaMom · 09-08-2010, 10:18 AM

I wouldn't wait. Sure they might go up but you are taking a chance. I've always heard of they aren't up by 5 months to put forms in.

doggiedad · 09-08-2010, 10:29 AM

the dog i have now ears did the ear
dance (up, down and all around)
untill he was 5 months old.
my last Shep ears did the ear dance
untill he 6 months old.

Justin0406 · 09-08-2010, 10:55 AM

My pup ear were at full attention around 11 weeks (solid and strong).... Now one of them is dancing up and down during his 4-5 month teething... I've been told that if they were once up then they will return once teething is complete...

Klaus13 · 09-08-2010, 03:22 PM

Well,here are some pics as I promised. This one is pretty much how they lay most of the time.

Some floppy ear pics.

Now this is a cute pic,and his ears like this give me hope!

And when I see these two goons play with each other,makes me wonder if rough play is hurting his ears.

09-07-2010, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Klaus13 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 136	Concern for his ears I have been a member to this site since my Klaus has been a pup! I have read alot about ears and average ages of concern.I have even talked to my breeder about my boys ears. His parents have really strong erect ears,even an older brother that they kept. He was 10months and had perfect ears.The breeder advised me to not touch,tape or glue,that of the 3 litters his dam had,not one pup had to be assisted,and they all went up on their own.He didn't mention the age that they did go up,nor do i expect him to remember. Klaus is now 5 months and 1 week old.He is still teething.He is just not into the hard rubber toys as much as when he was a puppy,he does however like chewing big sticks.I figure it still gets his muscles going.I have read alot about late bloomers,but just want his ears up. He was aquired for home protection,and a few people that visit me,would rather he not around them.With his size and his bare feet fetish,i've even been told they don't like him I just want people to fear him because of his look more than anything.I have a young son,and he's just a big baby. I'd think he just wouldn't be feared if he looked like a shepherd mix. I know I must sound so selfish.I guess I just want some advice whether i should wait til 6 months and decide,or start now.I can get pics of him tomorrow when it's lighter outside.

09-07-2010, 11:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
LeftyGinger Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 196	It's just a matter of time and they'll pop up. My male's ears were just SO large they took a while to pop up, his were actually the last to pop up of the entire litter but they got there. Bruno's ears didn't completely stand up on their own until about 6 - 6 1/2 months or so. Even though they stopped bending in, the tips would fall backwards and look funny. I've seen several stories about pups ears being fully erect by 10-12 weeks and that just wasn't the case for us. Hopefully it's just a time issue. __________________ Ginger Speak softly and own a big, mean German Shepherd.

09-08-2010, 01:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,784	I would start taping that ear up if it means a lot to you. It won't hurt and it may make all the difference. __________________ Elaine and the herd

09-08-2010, 10:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,846	the dog i have now ears did the ear dance (up, down and all around) untill he was 5 months old. my last Shep ears did the ear dance untill he 6 months old. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

09-08-2010, 10:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Justin0406 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 135	My pup ear were at full attention around 11 weeks (solid and strong).... Now one of them is dancing up and down during his 4-5 month teething... I've been told that if they were once up then they will return once teething is complete... Attached Thumbnails

09-07-2010, 11:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Whiteshepherds Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northeastern Connecticut Posts: 2,771	Why not call the breeder and see if they can remember how old most of their pups are when they go up. Can't hurt to ask and maybe they have pictures. Honestly though, even if they never go up all the way, a full grown GSD barking at the door is intimidating...regardless of where their ears are.

09-08-2010, 10:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Whitedog404 Master Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Southeast Posts: 510	I second Elaine's advice. Better safe than sorry. And if you don't want to tape, you might consider the ear forms and Pattex glue. My dog still has them in and he doesn't even realize it. Good luck.

09-08-2010, 10:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
GSDAlphaMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,228	I wouldn't wait. Sure they might go up but you are taking a chance. I've always heard of they aren't up by 5 months to put forms in.

09-08-2010, 03:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Klaus13 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 136	Well,here are some pics as I promised. This one is pretty much how they lay most of the time. Some floppy ear pics. Now this is a cute pic,and his ears like this give me hope! And when I see these two goons play with each other,makes me wonder if rough play is hurting his ears.

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