Crisscrossed ears at 6 months?

JacksonGR · 08-27-2011, 09:32 PM

Jackson had his ears up when he was 2,5 months old and they haven't fallen down at all since then.

The problem (if it is a problem) is that most of the time, his ears are a bit crossed...
Some other times, I can see that his left ear is up and his left one is not down, but tilting to the side.
Only when he is completely calm do I see his ears looking good. Is this normal for a 6 month old puppy? (still teething btw)
By the time his ears went up, most of the time they are crossed

I see many photos of german shepherds at younger age (3-4 months old) that have their ears as they should be, this is why I'm worried about Jackson.

What do you think? Has anyone had this particular problem?

Here are some pics so that you know what I mean.

First pic- 3 months old
Second pic - 4 months old (this is how he looks when completely calm)
Third & Fourth pic - 5,5 months old

Thanks in advance!

Stosh · 08-27-2011, 09:54 PM

Most puppies go through that goofy ear stage where one holds the other one up- it's normal. Since he's teething, they may even droop then come back up. Give him some raw knuckle bones to chew on

**Cassidy's Mom** · 08-27-2011, 10:09 PM

I would not worry about it - his ears appear to have grown before his head did. Once his head starts growing you'll see some separation between the ears. Sneaker was a conehead too, but it all worked out as she matured.

kellzey · 08-27-2011, 10:16 PM

I think he is part bat. LOL

Good looking boy!

Stevenzachsmom · 08-27-2011, 10:17 PM

Oh My Gosh! Jackson is adorable. I love his ears - any which way they go.

PaddyD · 08-27-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassidy's Mom

I would not worry about it - his ears appear to have grown before his head did. Once his head starts growing you'll see some separation between the ears. Sneaker was a conehead too, but it all worked out as she matured.

What SHE ^^^^ said. He looks like he's a big boy and may be taking longer to mature.

KZoppa · 08-27-2011, 10:43 PM

still teething and ears ARE up just not the way you'd expect. He does have some pretty large ears. They should be fine. He's a handsome guy. From the looks of those ears, if he grows into them, he's gonna be a pretty good sized guy too! give him plenty of things to chew on and i've heard giving a spoonful or two of cottage cheese will help at mealtimes.

JacksonGR · 08-30-2011, 08:25 AM

Thank you all for your response! I already feel a lot better

So I'll wait until he's done with teething and his head gets even bigger

hatemzalloum · 10-07-2012, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksonGR

Thank you all for your response! I already feel a lot better

So I'll wait until he's done with teething and his head gets even bigger

so how did Jackson's ears develop? Are they fine now? if so at what age did they stand up erect?
I have the exact same issue with my 5.5 month puppy!
Thanks in advance

Sokoli · 11-24-2012, 02:52 PM

And im interested to know how jacksons ear develop.

08-27-2011, 09:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
JacksonGR New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Greece Posts: 8	Crisscrossed ears at 6 months? Jackson had his ears up when he was 2,5 months old and they haven't fallen down at all since then. The problem (if it is a problem) is that most of the time, his ears are a bit crossed... Some other times, I can see that his left ear is up and his left one is not down, but tilting to the side. Only when he is completely calm do I see his ears looking good. Is this normal for a 6 month old puppy? (still teething btw) By the time his ears went up, most of the time they are crossed I see many photos of german shepherds at younger age (3-4 months old) that have their ears as they should be, this is why I'm worried about Jackson. What do you think? Has anyone had this particular problem? Here are some pics so that you know what I mean. First pic- 3 months old Second pic - 4 months old (this is how he looks when completely calm) Third & Fourth pic - 5,5 months old Thanks in advance! Attached Thumbnails

08-27-2011, 10:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 27,397	I would not worry about it - his ears appear to have grown before his head did. Once his head starts growing you'll see some separation between the ears. Sneaker was a conehead too, but it all worked out as she matured. __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 FDCh-G TF-III Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

08-27-2011, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
kellzey Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 78	I think he is part bat. LOL Good looking boy! __________________ Dad to Zeus, Titan, Hera, Apollo, and Luna (the Pugs) Gunner the GSD (Adopted 08/28/11) with Euro, Olympia, and Cleo at the Rainbow Bridge

08-27-2011, 10:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 16,249	still teething and ears ARE up just not the way you'd expect. He does have some pretty large ears. They should be fine. He's a handsome guy. From the looks of those ears, if he grows into them, he's gonna be a pretty good sized guy too! give him plenty of things to chew on and i've heard giving a spoonful or two of cottage cheese will help at mealtimes. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10 "Dax" Thor z vom Weberhaus GSD 3/18/2013 Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05-2/1/2013

08-27-2011, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 9,292	Most puppies go through that goofy ear stage where one holds the other one up- it's normal. Since he's teething, they may even droop then come back up. Give him some raw knuckle bones to chew on

08-27-2011, 10:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stevenzachsmom Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,360	Oh My Gosh! Jackson is adorable. I love his ears - any which way they go.

08-30-2011, 08:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
JacksonGR New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Greece Posts: 8	Thank you all for your response! I already feel a lot better So I'll wait until he's done with teething and his head gets even bigger

11-24-2012, 02:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sokoli New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 5	And im interested to know how jacksons ear develop.

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