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Is it normal for a German Shepherd puppy to have floppy ears?
Most breeders and veterinarians will tell you that floppy ears are common while your German Shepherd is teething, which usually ends between 16 and 20 weeks. During the teething months, you might notice the ears going up naturally for a day or two, or when your dog barks, gets excited, or hears a sudden noise.
Why does my puppy have a droopy ear?
They may have a flabby or misshapen ear due to malnutrition, fighting, illness, fungal ear infections, parasites, or other causes. Some of the more common causes include: Bite wounds: when dogs fight or play, it is not uncommon for their ears to be injured, as they are vulnerable and accessible areas.
At what age should a German shepherds ears stand up?
German Shepherd puppy ears can come up between 8 weeks and 6 months. If they are not up when the dog is through teething (this varies from dog to dog but in general between 16 weeks and 20 weeks of age) I tell my puppy customers to get very interested in their ears.
How do I fix my German shepherds floppy ears?
The other way to train a German Shepherd’s ears to stay up is to use tape. Wrap each ear around foam or something similar and then tape them into a tight roll, in a vertical position. Now take a popsicle stick or something similar and use tape to attach it to both ears horizontally.
Will my puppy’s ears stay floppy?
Will my puppy’s ears stay floppy? All puppies are born with their ears flat against their head. Between 4 and 7 months of age, if your puppy is meant to have prick ears, they will usually stick up. Some puppy’s ears stay floppy forever, even if prick ears are characteristic of their breed.
Do puppies ears change?
Puppy ears change as they grow. 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.
Why do puppies ears go up and down?
If the ears are going to stand naturally they should be up by 4-7 months of age and after the adult teeth have came in. It’s not uncommon to see the ears go up and down often during the teething process. They can put them up then drop them again when the next tooth starts breaking through.
Do puppies ears droop when teething?
It is not unusual to see the ears go up and down during the teething process. The rule of thumb is if an ear has ever been erect on its own for any amount of time during the puppy’s first five months, you can be pretty sure they are going to stand permanently when the teething period is over.
Do puppies ears drop?
This means the muscles in that area are constantly working, and the strain can cause ear muscles to weaken and lose their shape as a dog teethes. After he’s done, they should stand back up as an adult (if they were standing in the first place) but that’s the reason for a stop and drop.
Can puppies ears change?
Is it normal for a German Shepherd puppy ears to fall down?
Ears flopping down are entirely normal in German Shepherd puppies. A German Shepherd’s ears stand up when they are around 5 months old, or about 20 weeks of age. This normally happens shortly after they stop teething as the cartilage and muscles that support their ears become stronger. What if my puppy has floppy ears longer than 5 months old?
Can You tape floppy ears on German Shepherds?
Taping your German Shepherd’s floppy ears is easy to try and only take a few items. Don’t use regular tapes that you have around your house or they will tear and rip your dog’s tender skin. It’s best to use self-adhering dog wrap that’s waterproof so you won’t injure your puppy.
Why do German Shepherds have pointy ears?
As your German Shepherd grows and gets the right nutrition (among other things), the cartilage gets stronger and stronger. And voila – straight, pointy German Shepherd ears! But is it really that simple?
Why are my puppy’s ears drooping?
Your puppy’s ears are developing from birth until around 5 months old. Any significant trauma to the ears during this time can cause permanent damage – which may also cause droopy ears. For example, if another dog bites or pulls your puppy’s ears too hard while playing, it can do significant damage.