My GSDs ears seem too small?

Kossick · 04-23-2011, 07:30 PM

We got a GSD puppy recently that is 10 1/2 weeks old and are thinking her ears seem too small. We were told she is of working lineage, not show. What do you think? We are wanting to ensure she is a purebred, and want your thoughts on whether or not her ears are too small. We have had trouble with GSDs in the past not being what the person said it was. Thanks.

KZoppa · 04-23-2011, 07:31 PM

your pup looks purebred to me but the pictures are at odd angles. Ears look fine.

Kossick · 04-23-2011, 07:36 PM

Thanks for your reply. I posted a third picture with a better angle.

KZoppa · 04-23-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kossick

Thanks for your reply. I posted a third picture with a better angle.

looks fine. adorable pup BTW. hoping others chime in soon as well

**Cassidy's Mom** · 04-23-2011, 07:39 PM

Where are you located? We've had posters from other countries that have mentioned having trouble finding a purebred GSD.

I think he looks purebred too, and keep in mind that some pups seem to be born with full size adult ears and then grow into them, and others have little ears that are more proportional to their small puppy size, and then grow along with the dog. I've had both kinds, and it all seems to work out as they reach adulthood.

KZoppa · 04-23-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassidy's Mom

Where are you located? We've had posters from other countries that have mentioned having trouble finding a purebred GSD.

I think he looks purebred too, and keep in mind that some pups seem to be born with full size adult ears and then grow into them, and others have little ears that are more proportional to their small puppy size, and then grow along with the dog. I've had both kinds, and it all seems to work out as they reach adulthood.

thanks Debbie for pointing that out. I couldnt figure out the wording in my head so i'm glad someone was able to.

idahospud49 · 04-23-2011, 07:42 PM

Her ears do look little, but then again Glock currently has huge floppy adorable ears...

They definitely all do have different ears though, so I wouldn't be concerned about that!

Kossick · 04-23-2011, 07:49 PM

We are from the north eastern US and got our puppy within the state. We do have AKC papers, but are still concerned about her ear size. She was the last one in the litter, so we are thinking people may have avoided her because of it.

BlackthornGSD · 04-23-2011, 08:17 PM

I think her ears are fine. They look funky b/c she's at a funky growth stage. In 2 weeks, they'll look totally different. Enjoy the puppy stages.

mriedel · 04-23-2011, 08:24 PM

I totally agree that the pup is still in that awkward stage...watch, in two weeks those ears are gonna be huge and batlike

I wouldnt worry too much they will get there!

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Kossick New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 12	My GSDs ears seem too small? We got a GSD puppy recently that is 10 1/2 weeks old and are thinking her ears seem too small. We were told she is of working lineage, not show. What do you think? We are wanting to ensure she is a purebred, and want your thoughts on whether or not her ears are too small. We have had trouble with GSDs in the past not being what the person said it was. Thanks. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Kossick; 04-23-2011 at 07:35 PM.

04-23-2011, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,816	your pup looks purebred to me but the pictures are at odd angles. Ears look fine. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

04-23-2011, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 24,957	Where are you located? We've had posters from other countries that have mentioned having trouble finding a purebred GSD. I think he looks purebred too, and keep in mind that some pups seem to be born with full size adult ears and then grow into them, and others have little ears that are more proportional to their small puppy size, and then grow along with the dog. I've had both kinds, and it all seems to work out as they reach adulthood. __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

04-23-2011, 07:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
idahospud49 Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Linden, Arizona Posts: 1,690	Her ears do look little, but then again Glock currently has huge floppy adorable ears... They definitely all do have different ears though, so I wouldn't be concerned about that! __________________ Megan Amadeus 1/13/2003-10/20/2010 RIP Glock 1/25/2011

04-23-2011, 08:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
BlackthornGSD Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 1,094	I think her ears are fine. They look funky b/c she's at a funky growth stage. In 2 weeks, they'll look totally different. Enjoy the puppy stages. __________________ Christine Blackthorn Working German Shepherds

04-23-2011, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kossick New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 12	Thanks for your reply. I posted a third picture with a better angle.

04-23-2011, 07:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kossick New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 12	We are from the north eastern US and got our puppy within the state. We do have AKC papers, but are still concerned about her ear size. She was the last one in the litter, so we are thinking people may have avoided her because of it.

04-23-2011, 08:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
mriedel Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lubbock, tx Posts: 104	I totally agree that the pup is still in that awkward stage...watch, in two weeks those ears are gonna be huge and batlike I wouldnt worry too much they will get there!

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