My pup's ears

SamTheDog · 04-04-2011, 07:55 AM

Hey everyone, my name is Matt and I am a new GSD owner. Wanted to post a pic of my up Sam's ears at 10 weeks. It seems I am not the only one obsessed with ears standing up. One is flopped and one is in the comb over stage. Everything look normal? Is giving him a bully stick to chew a good idea? Thanks for the advice.

SamTheDog · 04-04-2011, 08:05 AM

Here is another picture for you! Sam sitting with my American bulldog Shelby.

Miss Molly May · 04-04-2011, 08:10 AM

Hi Matt! Welcome to the board! Congratulations on your first GSD! They are the most loyal and dedicated dogs I have ever meet. You have just been blessed with the best doggy kisses there is

His ears are perfectly fine! They all start off with the cute floppy ears! Just be patient and one morning they will have risen to great heights lol! Bullysticks are great for them. Just make sure to be around to watch him with it...just in case! Enjoy your new journey!

SamTheDog · 04-04-2011, 08:42 AM

Thank you for the reply, thats great to hear. Anyone have any pictures of their pup at 10 wks with similar ears?

idahospud49 · 04-04-2011, 08:47 AM

Glock will be 10 weeks tomorrow and his aren't up. They are looking like they might start soon, but they are still flipped over. Don't worry, they all are different and go up at different times.

NINJA3 · 04-04-2011, 08:59 AM

I also am a new GSD dog owner. Ninja is six months old today. His one ear is floppy and the other is in the comb over stage. I have tried gluing and taping. My friends, vet and groomer all think I was crazy "if they are going to come up they will". I felt bad doing it so I have given up although I still am hoping they will come up on their own. I do have a few questions. Ever since his nails were clipped he seems to be sliding when he is walking and I am concerned of his joints - he is a big GSD - about 55 lbs already.

My second questions is what is the best pet insurance

Third question is what to do about dandruff - he just got it and I am not sure - thinking about putting some olive oil in his food, any advice?

SamTheDog · 04-04-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by idahospud49

Glock will be 10 weeks tomorrow and his aren't up. They are looking like they might start soon, but they are still flipped over. Don't worry, they all are different and go up at different times.

Thanks for the info, LOVE the name BTW.

BRITTani · 04-04-2011, 11:26 AM

No worries mine did the same thing, but reversed ears haha...just look where they are now at 4 a couple weeks shy of 5 months

JustMeLeslie · 04-04-2011, 11:31 AM

Hi Matt and Sam! Welcome to the forum. The floppy ear stage is perfectly normal. Everyday there might be something different with them-one up,two up, both down all of that is normal. Also don't be surprised if his ears come up and then go back down during teething either. That's normal after teething they will go back up.

SamTheDog · 04-04-2011, 11:51 AM

Glad to hear it. I don't know why I'm so worried about it, I will love this pup no matter what.

04-04-2011, 07:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
SamTheDog Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 134	My pup's ears Hey everyone, my name is Matt and I am a new GSD owner. Wanted to post a pic of my up Sam's ears at 10 weeks. It seems I am not the only one obsessed with ears standing up. One is flopped and one is in the comb over stage. Everything look normal? Is giving him a bully stick to chew a good idea? Thanks for the advice. Attached Thumbnails

04-04-2011, 08:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
SamTheDog Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 134	Here is another picture for you! Sam sitting with my American bulldog Shelby. Attached Thumbnails

04-04-2011, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Miss Molly May Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,794	Hi Matt! Welcome to the board! Congratulations on your first GSD! They are the most loyal and dedicated dogs I have ever meet. You have just been blessed with the best doggy kisses there is His ears are perfectly fine! They all start off with the cute floppy ears! Just be patient and one morning they will have risen to great heights lol! Bullysticks are great for them. Just make sure to be around to watch him with it...just in case! Enjoy your new journey! __________________ RIP Velcro aka Little Pipi 9years old (September 22, 2011) Can't wait to meet you again! Miss Molly May - born November 15th 2009 Mr. Chewy - born July 10th 2011

04-04-2011, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
idahospud49 Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Linden, Arizona Posts: 1,690	Glock will be 10 weeks tomorrow and his aren't up. They are looking like they might start soon, but they are still flipped over. Don't worry, they all are different and go up at different times. __________________ Megan Amadeus 1/13/2003-10/20/2010 RIP Glock 1/25/2011

04-04-2011, 11:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
JustMeLeslie Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,116	Hi Matt and Sam! Welcome to the forum. The floppy ear stage is perfectly normal. Everyday there might be something different with them-one up,two up, both down all of that is normal. Also don't be surprised if his ears come up and then go back down during teething either. That's normal after teething they will go back up. __________________ Jamie Lee~blk GSD~6/24/10 Lola~mastiff mix~2/10/08 Samson~minpin~1/29/06 Grover~terrier mix~1/28/11 Victor~GSD~(RIP)

04-04-2011, 08:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
SamTheDog Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 134	Thank you for the reply, thats great to hear. Anyone have any pictures of their pup at 10 wks with similar ears?

04-04-2011, 08:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
NINJA3 New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3	I also am a new GSD dog owner. Ninja is six months old today. His one ear is floppy and the other is in the comb over stage. I have tried gluing and taping. My friends, vet and groomer all think I was crazy "if they are going to come up they will". I felt bad doing it so I have given up although I still am hoping they will come up on their own. I do have a few questions. Ever since his nails were clipped he seems to be sliding when he is walking and I am concerned of his joints - he is a big GSD - about 55 lbs already. My second questions is what is the best pet insurance Third question is what to do about dandruff - he just got it and I am not sure - thinking about putting some olive oil in his food, any advice?

04-04-2011, 11:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
BRITTani Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 131	No worries mine did the same thing, but reversed ears haha...just look where they are now at 4 a couple weeks shy of 5 months

04-04-2011, 11:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
SamTheDog Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 134	Glad to hear it. I don't know why I'm so worried about it, I will love this pup no matter what.

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