When do puppy ears stand up

However, he is the sweetest i the litter, so if that means I have a floppy eared dog, so be it. I am wondering if there are normally natural differences like this within litters though and why? It could be just normal, sometimes one ear goes op and the other ear goes up weeks later, etc.

It all depends, if you worry about chances about not going up you can look at the poll and statistics about the time ears of German Shepherds go up on average etc. Also look at tips for healthy dogs, play etc. I got my gsd puppy 3 weeks ago with one ear leaning. It is still leaning. She is now 13 weeks old. Is it normal for it to still be leaning this long.

It depends on the age of the dog. Some german shepherd puppies have the ears straight up very young and then they go down again when they are teething, but will come up again after that. So it all depends on the age of your dog what the chances are the ears will come up again.

You can check the table and read the article. Good puppy food, enough play and patience. Some dogs will always have tipping ears or ears that stay very floppy, it's partly genetic.

They grow up to fast indeed, I love the floppy ears too. Floppy ears and doing something they shouldn't have done or making a mess and showing a sad face will make you fall in love with young German Shepherds over and over again. This depends on a lot of things The age and the time that the other ear was straight up. They often are not straight at the same time. Of course it also happens one ear is never straight or tips over.

If you feed your dog well and he's happy and playful there is not that much you can do. Sometimes people tape the ears, but I've never done that so I can't recommend anything for tipping ears.

No there is no problem. But remember they can go down again during teething, so don't worry about that, during the first months things can go up down and up again. I have a wolf shepherd mix with laid down ears she is six was old. Will her ears have a chance to stand up. Good dog food and being active with your dog so he's happy is all you can do. In the end you can't beat nature, but I wish you all the best. Hi Sam Shepards. My GSD is 10 months old. And his left ear is not stand up yet, but sometimes when he plays, his left ear stand up for a while, so have any oppotunity his ear can stand up after 10 months?

Thank you! Ramil if you look at the poll you can see that nearly half the people german shepherds ears are not standing up straight around 4 months. So chances are everything will be fine. Hello, I'm about to get a german shepherd that's 4 months old, but both his ears are not standing. Although there are moments when he is walking, his ears are perking up, that is when his head is like stooping. There are also times when i'm playing with him and he is lying on his back, his ears go up out of excitement.

I'm looking to add another GSD puppy to our household. The breeder has 8 week old purebreds. In all my years of owning and experiences with GSD puppies I've never known 8 week old puppies to have fully erect ears, no longer folding at all.

Is this an oddity? How did you get a 4 week old German Shepherd? You should not be able to buy them younger than 7 weeks in most regulated countries?

I have a 4 week old German Shepherd, I was wondering if his ears are totally normal being down at his age? Nice to hear, just remember the ears will probably go down or partly dowb again for a while around the time they start teething etc. Nothing to worry about, completely normal. I have a 7 week gsd name Bessie and her ears came up today. The gsd ears are one of best qualities I like best about the breed besides the temperament. My GS just turned 4 months one ear is standing perfect, other one is still floppy , but does Stan occasionally but only for a minute or so.

Dear sir i have 2. Some ears will never stand, no matter how long you tape them, because they are set too wide apart on the head.

It may be too late for it taping to work. Some people tape across the base of the ear, others fold the ear lengthwise, like a taco, and tape them that way. People have used everything from popsicle sticks and cotton swabs to tampon applicators to get those ears up.

Some people swear by nasal strips. The ears are typically taped for one week at a time, then reapplied until the ears stand on their own. As with any surgical procedure, there are risks. Your puppy have a bad reaction to the anesthesia, will be in some amount of pain afterwards, and could suffer from an infection. You might do it to prevent ear injuries and infections, especially if you have a working dog.

Foods that contain cartilage include: chicken feet, duck feet, pig ears and trachea. The cooked bones found in most pet stores are prone to splintering, so take care if you choose to feed them.

But when it comes down to it, floppy ears do not seal a fate of constant ear infections. I guess if you want to show your dog you have to try some of these methods. Hey Lindsay! Maybe on some breeds, it does matter? Never to worry about cropping or surgery. Their ears begin to open around two to two-and-a-half weeks. The point at which the large floppy bits, called the pinnae, begin to stand differs wildly between breeds and individuals.

In breeds with a typical wolfish look, like the German Shepherd, puppies usually have their ears up by the time they have finished teething, at about five months. With the right nutrition, this is about the amount of time it takes for the cartilage to grow strong enough to hold the pinna's weight. However, some German Shepherds can take up to seven months, and some have been known to have their ears only pop up after a year. But, typically, seven months is the cut-off point.

In the case of mixed-breed dogs, knowing who the parents are will give you the best idea of whether the ears will stand up. If you have a dog of mixed origins like the Tamaskan, or the Alaskan Shepherd , where both parents have high-set, erect ears, your puppy will likely have erect ears too. On the other hand, if one parent has drop ears and one parent has erect ears like the Shepherd Pei , the puppy can inherit genes from either parent.

Many will have the folded ears of the Shar-Pei, but some will have the German Shepherd's erect ears. Sometimes offspring of parents like these might end up with ears that meet somewhere in the middle by being semi-erect and only folding near the tip like some Border Collies.

An excellent way to check is to call your puppy or make a sound that gets their attention. If their ears perk up in a way that suggests they are trying to stand, there is a good chance they will go up over time.

Another good indication is where the ears are placed on the head. Ears set higher up and close together are more wolf-like and more likely to stand.

Note the size as well. Dogs with enormous ears and heads like the Basset will never stand. Likewise, big ears on a German Shepherd might take a little longer than usual for the muscles and the cartilage to strengthen enough. Dog ear development is not an exact science. The ear flap, or pinna, is made up of cartilage that you may feel hardening from as young as five to eight weeks.

Soft and thin pinnae are a warning that your puppy's ears may have trouble standing. Also, eighteen muscles hold up and turn a dog's ears. These need to be adequately developed, which is why the "chew" method for getting a dog's ears to stand up is recommended below.

Diet is somewhat linked to puppy ear development. Because teething can often cause erect ears to droop, many breeders recommend adding calcium to the puppy's diet to give enough calcium for the ears.

While a teaspoon of cottage cheese or yogurt is unlikely to do any harm, calcium supplements should be avoided unless a veterinarian says otherwise. Too much calcium can lead to significant deformities in your dog's skeletal system, interfere with the absorption of other nutrients, and more.

Exact dietary needs differ from puppy to puppy. Supplements that can help the ear flap strengthen include those that are generally good for cartilage. This includes gelatine, glucosamine, and Vitamin C. The cartilage in the ears of a growing pup is fragile and pliable. Avoid excessively patting or handling your pup's ears, as it can damage the cartilage and keep it from growing straight. Similarly, pups who play too rough or chew on each other's ears can also damage the cartilage.

Keep an eye on your puppy's playdates and intervene if you see too much rough-and-tumble with his ears. All puppies should be dewormed every four to six months. Worms steal nutrients from your puppy's growing body, and a bad worm infestation can affect whether or not his ears stand up. Puppy ears change as they grow.

In many cases, ears standing up perfectly before three months will start to droop again when the puppy is teething. This is because nutrients being sent to the ears are now being diverted to the growing teeth. Usually, after the teething process is done, the ears will stand right up again at around six months. On the way to fully erect ears, the puppy may go through many very natural stages.

What starts with tiny floppy ears in a German Shepherd might evolve into ears that flop to the side. This may turn into "flying nun" ears, where one ear is down and one looks like it wants to fly away. Flying nun ears are usually followed by the comb-over stage, where they may be flopping over the top of the head.