semi floppy ear

gshock · 10-25-2011, 12:54 AM

So... My 10 week old GSD, has almost straight perfect years. However one of them tilts inside a little on his left side, should I tape them because of that one ear? I guess pics would be better to show you guys, what other alternatives can I use?
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For instance when he plays tug or bites, I noticed both ears fold back nicely.. So that must exercise his facial muscles supporting his ears?

I'll take a pic so I can show you guys.

Anyways what can be done?

gshock · 10-25-2011, 01:08 AM

Shoulda posted in general my bad.

Lucy Dog · 10-25-2011, 01:11 AM

Actually it should have been posted in the "Ears Up" section, but regardless, it's normal for ears not to stand at that age. Don't do anything now... let the ears go up naturally.

Take a look at this thread: 8/9/10+ Weeks old and ears are not up...

gshock · 10-25-2011, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy Dog

Actually it should have been posted in the "Ears Up" section, but regardless, it's normal for ears not to stand at that age. Don't do anything now... let the ears go up naturally.

Take a look at this thread: 8/9/10+ Weeks old and ears are not up...

This is what I'm describing right here. Notice how one is more dominate in terms of its rigidity standing up.

Lucy Dog · 10-25-2011, 01:20 AM

If the puppy is only 10 weeks old it's completely normal. Some dogs ears don't stand up until they're 6 months old. Don't be surprised if you wake up one morning and they're both standing and the next morning, they're both flopped over. It's all normal stuff until the puppy is done teething.

Look through all the threads in the ears up section of the forum. It's very common for every GSD pup.

Ears Up?????? - German Shepherd Dog Forums

1sttimeforgsd · 10-25-2011, 09:35 AM

All first time gsd owners are concerned about the ears, that is what brought me to this site when my boy was a pup. Like the others have said just read through the posts, it is just a normal phase he is going through. He will be fine, and he is a beautiful little guy.

kitmcd · 10-25-2011, 05:14 PM

Here is mine at 12 weeks

Shaina · 10-26-2011, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitmcd

Here is mine at 12 weeks

B'AWWWW I cant even handle it those ears are the cutest things! I am so jealous that I never got to have a floppy ear stage with my girl.

Geeheim · 10-26-2011, 01:11 AM

What his ears are doing right now is perfectly normal. They are doing what I like to call "the crazy ear dance".

Cute pup BTW! =)

KZoppa · 10-26-2011, 01:15 AM

he's 10 weeks old. leave his ears alone. Dont even worry about it until AFTER teething is done and over with which is usually around 6-7 months of age. Enjoy the crazy ears. Some people dont get that level of cute with their pups ears. My girls ears were floppy and then straight up 3 days after i brought her home. i never got the wonky ears.

10-25-2011, 12:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
gshock Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 52	semi floppy ear So... My 10 week old GSD, has almost straight perfect years. However one of them tilts inside a little on his left side, should I tape them because of that one ear? I guess pics would be better to show you guys, what other alternatives can I use? ' For instance when he plays tug or bites, I noticed both ears fold back nicely.. So that must exercise his facial muscles supporting his ears? I'll take a pic so I can show you guys. Anyways what can be done?

10-25-2011, 01:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Actually it should have been posted in the "Ears Up" section, but regardless, it's normal for ears not to stand at that age. Don't do anything now... let the ears go up naturally. Take a look at this thread: 8/9/10+ Weeks old and ears are not up... __________________ Paul

10-25-2011, 01:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	If the puppy is only 10 weeks old it's completely normal. Some dogs ears don't stand up until they're 6 months old. Don't be surprised if you wake up one morning and they're both standing and the next morning, they're both flopped over. It's all normal stuff until the puppy is done teething. Look through all the threads in the ears up section of the forum. It's very common for every GSD pup. Ears Up?????? - German Shepherd Dog Forums __________________ Paul

10-25-2011, 09:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,897	All first time gsd owners are concerned about the ears, that is what brought me to this site when my boy was a pup. Like the others have said just read through the posts, it is just a normal phase he is going through. He will be fine, and he is a beautiful little guy. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

10-25-2011, 05:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
kitmcd Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 192	Here is mine at 12 weeks Attached Thumbnails

10-25-2011, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
gshock Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 52	Shoulda posted in general my bad.

10-26-2011, 01:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Geeheim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 347	What his ears are doing right now is perfectly normal. They are doing what I like to call "the crazy ear dance". Cute pup BTW! =) __________________ -Tegan vom Heinolf German Shepherds VH FB page

10-26-2011, 01:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,832	he's 10 weeks old. leave his ears alone. Dont even worry about it until AFTER teething is done and over with which is usually around 6-7 months of age. Enjoy the crazy ears. Some people dont get that level of cute with their pups ears. My girls ears were floppy and then straight up 3 days after i brought her home. i never got the wonky ears. __________________ 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

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