Ears

lkcheertex · 03-12-2013, 07:18 AM

I'm sure this has been answered 1000 times so forgive me. I got both my shepherds as older rescues so have never dealt with ears. I just got a new foster puppy. She's 6 months and her ears are up but fold over at the top. She has AKC papers but I can see on the limited info on them that they basically mean nothing and not a reputable breeder.

Anyway, is this something that will correct or is there something I can do. She's cute as a button but I just want to give her the best shot at adoption and I figure if I know better how to answer a prospective new parent that would be good.

balloons · 03-12-2013, 08:01 AM

she's kind of at that age where the ears fall over, but folding at the tips isn't too bad and will probably correct itself once she's done teething.

someone else here may be able to suggest supplements that you can give her to help, though. i think calcium supplements, but i'm not certain.

RubyTuesday · 03-12-2013, 04:08 PM

At 6 mos I'd tape em provided she tolerates it well. IF not, *shrug*, tipped ears are a minor thing.

03-12-2013, 07:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
lkcheertex Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 144	Ears I'm sure this has been answered 1000 times so forgive me. I got both my shepherds as older rescues so have never dealt with ears. I just got a new foster puppy. She's 6 months and her ears are up but fold over at the top. She has AKC papers but I can see on the limited info on them that they basically mean nothing and not a reputable breeder. Anyway, is this something that will correct or is there something I can do. She's cute as a button but I just want to give her the best shot at adoption and I figure if I know better how to answer a prospective new parent that would be good. __________________ Bella - GSD mix (3/21/10) Harley - GSD (2/10)

03-12-2013, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
balloons Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 108	she's kind of at that age where the ears fall over, but folding at the tips isn't too bad and will probably correct itself once she's done teething. someone else here may be able to suggest supplements that you can give her to help, though. i think calcium supplements, but i'm not certain. __________________ Piper 5/28/12 - Black and Tan Coated GSD Rory 1.5 years - Tabby Domestic Short Hair Crowley - Pueblan Milk Snake

03-12-2013, 04:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
RubyTuesday Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,438	At 6 mos I'd tape em provided she tolerates it well. IF not, shrug, tipped ears are a minor thing.

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