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. So please tell me what should i do. Since I get a lot of personal messages with questions like "when will my German Shepherd's ears stand up straight" or my German Shepherd is already months and his ears are still flappy, is this normal.
I can only say it depends and varies between dogs. Also just remember it's more important to have a happy and loving dog over having the perfect ears. And indeed even for people who are unfortunate, if you love your german shepherd puppy it normally doesn't matter that much :. My puppy is 13 weeks and his ears stands up randomly but most of the time they're down.
Idc I still love him. Hi wendy so i have a german shepherd he is 8 months old and his ears didn't raise i mean from the back of his ears they are raised but in the front they aren't so should i tape them or they will raise when they grow?? Just looking at the age the chances are slim.
Also if I read correct they are brothers and both have the same issue? Seems like genetics then? I have two brother GSD they have one ear up and one ear down. They are 15 months old Especially if one ear is up and the other is down.
Those ears not standing is considered cute and adorable by most owners. According to research , about 1 in 5 German Shepherds will have floppy ears throughout their life. A German Shepherd puppy must develop the cartilage and muscle structure to help its ears stand upright. Having their ears stand up takes properly developed muscles and strong cartilage.
When puppies move their ears up and down the cartilage and muscles gain strength to keep their ears upright. As your dog moves its ears this helps the muscles and cartilage to eventually become strong enough to stand upright naturally. The cartilage develops over time and gradually the ears will become erect. You might wonder a lot about why your German Shepherd has floppy ears.
Or just have a curiosity to understand more about your floppy-eared German Shepherd. Some you can help and others are entirely out of your control. If your GSD carries the genes for ears that lie down, instead of standing erect, then more than likely they will have floppy ears.
Some breeders choose to pair parents that both have large, erect ears. And some buyers and owners prefer this larger style of ears for show or aesthetic purposes.
But, there is some theory that breeding a German Shepherd with larger and larger ears might contribute to ears that stay flopped over. Always see the parents of the puppy you buy from the breeder on the premises to see their appearance.
Puppies are active and mischievous and can get into plenty of trouble. This includes physical damage or accidents that have the cartilage or muscles in their ears. You should only touch their ears in soft pets to protect their growing bodies from damage or harm. So watch out for a rough play that might lead to ear damage. And, if your pup has been in an accident that hurt their ears, take them immediately to the vets. German Shepherds need balanced nutrition during crucial growing stages, including vitamins and minerals that aid in cartilage and muscle development of their ears.
Slowly place the ear form inside the ear making sure that it fits nicely at the base and the tip of the ear. While you tape the ears make sure that there are no wrinkles, creases, or folds on the outside.
The ear should stand up and be completely smooth on the outside. Bear in mind that nothing is stronger than genetics and that taping might not work for your pooch. Not only will chewing help with teething, but it will also help your dog to exercise his jaw, head, and neck muscles, thus making them strong enough to hold the weight of his ears.
As always, you should first talk with your vet to see if your German Shepherd puppy can benefit from using supplements. Feeding your puppy with high-quality dog food is essential for his overall well-being and proper development. Make sure that you are feeding your pup with the highest quality food you can afford, and steer clear from brands that use fillers such as wheat, corn, or soy.
Intestinal parasites such as tapeworms and roundworms will steal nutrients from your pup causing poor health and deficiencies. So, do routine fecal tests and keep up with deworming treatments to keep intestinal parasites at bay. Furthermore, get your dog tested for heartworms and talk with your vet about a preventative care plan.
The cartilage inside the ears is very fragile and prone to all sorts of damage while German Shepherds are puppies. At this time, any kind of injury to the ear can damage the cartilage and make it impossible for the ear to stand up. For this procedure, your dog will be under anesthesia and will need pain medication and some time to fully recover.
Like all other purebred dogs, German Shepherds are prone to certain genetic health problems. By doing so, you will also minimize the chance of painful ear infections.
Use a cotton ball to wipe out all the dirt and the excess cleaning solution. By five months of age, most German Shepherds show some signs that their ears will perk up. Pups that have floppy ears at this stage are either not developing properly or the problem is genetic in nature. At this time your puppy should eat high-quality food that is abundant in all essential nutrients that are necessary for proper development.
But if this is already the case, you should schedule an appointment with your vet for a full check-up.
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