When should I worry about my German shepherds ears not sticking up?

When should I worry about my German shepherds ears not sticking up?

Every puppy, even puppies from the same litter, will develop differently. Some dogs may take up to seven months. If their ears do not stand up by the time they are eight to nine months old, they are probably never going to stand up because this is the time when most German Shepherd’s ears take permanent form.

How do I know if my German Shepherd’s ears will stand up?

Check his ears If your puppy’s ears stand up when he gets excited, they probably will stand permanently by the time he is 6-months-old. Conversely, if your German Shepherd still has floppy ears at 9 months, he probably always will.

Do GSD get ears up naturally?

Shepherd ears can come up on their own anytime between 4 weeks and 6 months. If the ears are not up by 4 months I tell my puppy customers to start paying attention.

Is it bad if my German Shepherd’s ears won’t stand up?

It’s totally fine if your GSD’s ears don’t stand up around this time! In fact, some puppy’s ears flop over for up to 8 or 9 months. A German Shepherd puppy with floppy ears at 9 months isn’t anything to alarm yourself over. Those ears not standing is considered cute and adorable by most owners.

Why won’t my GSD ears go up?

Your German Shepherd needs the right diet for their skeleton and muscles to grow properly. Many German Shepherd’s ears do not stand up while they are teething. So, if they are teething, be patient and try not to worry. In fact, it is not uncommon for their ears to stand up and then drop when they start teething.

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. It can take up to a year for a puppy’s ears to stand. Some puppy’s ears stay floppy forever, even if prick ears are characteristic of their breed.

How do I know if my puppy’s ears will stand up?

Check His Ears 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.

How do you tell if your puppy’s ears will stand up?

How do I make my German shepherd’s ears stand up?

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.

Can you touch German Shepherd puppies ears?

Protect Your German Shepherd Puppies Ears from Trauma A good rule of thumb is to keep any hands off your pup’s ears. That means no bending, rubbing, or folding. I know it’s not easy to leave those cute, soft ears alone, but it’s best for healthy, perky ears not to play with them.

Why wont my puppy’s ears stand up?

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. Or, if it’s done improperly, or if the taping causes your puppy to constantly paw at their ears, all of that messing around may weaken the cartilage.

When do German Shepherds ears start to stand up?

German Shepherd puppies need time to develop healthy cartilage that can hold up the weight of their ears. When they are finished teething, usually, you’ll start to see their ears beginning to perk up and flop down back and forth.

Can a GSD puppy compete in a dog show if his ears are hanging?

Keep in mind that dogs with cropped or hanging ears will be disqualified and won’t be able to compete in dog shows ( source ). If your GSD puppy has been obtained from a reputable breeder and not a puppy mill, you can expect your pup’s ears to stand up and remain erect after he finishes teething.

Can a German Shepherd puppy still have droopy ears?

To wrap up, if your German Shepherd puppy is still sporting droopy ears (and is under the age of 6 months), don’t panic! Give those ears plenty of time to develop and get stronger before taking action.

Why do German Shepherds chew on their ears?

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. Many owners believe that supplementing their German Shepherds’ diet with calcium will help their ears to stand up.