13 weeks and ears haven't been up

Liebe · 11-10-2010, 07:02 PM

I just bought a German Shepherd pup last Tuesday.I noticed that his sibling's ears were all up except for his.Decided to ask the breeder if his have been up at all.He said they are usually up in the mornings but have gone down since and told me not to worry.His ears usually are up in the morning,while playing,or go up in the wind while running.
It sort of concerns me..that his ears have not been up at all and he's 4 months old.
Should I be worried?He's still teething and it looks like his ears may be lifting a bit..but not too sure.
I'd just like other people's opinions.

KatieStanley · 11-10-2010, 07:06 PM

Zoe's ear were not fully up 100% of the time until she was around 5 months. Sometimes they would flop to the right, other days to the left...some days just one would stick up. My vet told me to be sure when we pet her, not to push her ears down or back while petting. Stroke them up while you pet him. That will help- or at least it did for us. I'd give them some more time before you resort to taping them.

GSDAlphaMom · 11-10-2010, 07:14 PM

I would get some Solid Gold Seameal and add to her food. On mine, if they aren't up by 5 months I use forms. They could still go up on their own but I don't like to risk it.

GSDAlphaMom · 11-10-2010, 07:15 PM

Ear Stages - a pictorial

sagelfn · 11-10-2010, 07:16 PM

Nothing to worry about

Check out these threads if you haven't already
8/9/10+ Weeks old and ears are not up...

Ears Up?????? Photos

enjoy the ear dance and take lots of pictures

Montana Scout · 11-10-2010, 07:37 PM

i wouldn't worry about it either.. worse comes to worse after 5 months you can tape the ears and no one would know the difference (if done properly, so the book says LOL)

Locknload · 11-10-2010, 07:44 PM

Question (for anyone, really): Are floppy ears on a GSD detrimental to their health that taping at any age would be required? Is the concern dirtier ears and ear infections or are floppy ears just a cosmetic no-no? I can see the necessity if you show, but what about the average, everyday pooch?

sagelfn · 11-10-2010, 08:23 PM

Soft ears are not a health concern. If the ears are soft it is good to know the cause of it (genetic, damaged ear, mix breed, etc..) but there is no added health risk if your GSD has soft ears.

Locknload · 11-10-2010, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sagelfn

Soft ears are not a health concern. If the ears are soft it is good to know the cause of it (genetic, damaged ear, mix breed, etc..) but there is no added health risk if your GSD has soft ears.

Thank you.

11-10-2010, 07:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Liebe New Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1	13 weeks and ears haven't been up I just bought a German Shepherd pup last Tuesday.I noticed that his sibling's ears were all up except for his.Decided to ask the breeder if his have been up at all.He said they are usually up in the mornings but have gone down since and told me not to worry.His ears usually are up in the morning,while playing,or go up in the wind while running. It sort of concerns me..that his ears have not been up at all and he's 4 months old. Should I be worried?He's still teething and it looks like his ears may be lifting a bit..but not too sure. I'd just like other people's opinions.

11-10-2010, 07:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
KatieStanley Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 174	Zoe's ear were not fully up 100% of the time until she was around 5 months. Sometimes they would flop to the right, other days to the left...some days just one would stick up. My vet told me to be sure when we pet her, not to push her ears down or back while petting. Stroke them up while you pet him. That will help- or at least it did for us. I'd give them some more time before you resort to taping them. __________________ Zoe- 1/5/2010 Our first GSD Peanut & Gracie- Our bratty Miniature Dachshunds

11-10-2010, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	Nothing to worry about Check out these threads if you haven't already 8/9/10+ Weeks old and ears are not up... Ears Up?????? Photos enjoy the ear dance and take lots of pictures __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

11-10-2010, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Montana Scout Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: helena, mt Posts: 386	i wouldn't worry about it either.. worse comes to worse after 5 months you can tape the ears and no one would know the difference (if done properly, so the book says LOL) __________________ Scout Vom Haus Voeller, DOB 08/19/10

11-10-2010, 08:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	Soft ears are not a health concern. If the ears are soft it is good to know the cause of it (genetic, damaged ear, mix breed, etc..) but there is no added health risk if your GSD has soft ears. __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

11-10-2010, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
GSDAlphaMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,228	I would get some Solid Gold Seameal and add to her food. On mine, if they aren't up by 5 months I use forms. They could still go up on their own but I don't like to risk it.

11-10-2010, 07:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
GSDAlphaMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,228	Ear Stages - a pictorial

11-10-2010, 07:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Locknload Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 127	Question (for anyone, really): Are floppy ears on a GSD detrimental to their health that taping at any age would be required? Is the concern dirtier ears and ear infections or are floppy ears just a cosmetic no-no? I can see the necessity if you show, but what about the average, everyday pooch?

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