Is it bad if my dogs ears dont stand up?
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Is it bad if my dogs ears dont stand up?
In dogs, these are either standing up or floppy, but can be of various sizes. When only one is erect and the other is floppy, it is a sign of concern for some guardians. As we have stated above, it is normal for puppies to have floppy ears according to their breed.
What does it mean when a German shepherds ears are down?
Putting their ears back is a normal reaction for German Shepherds and dogs generally in certain situations. When your dog is excited, scared, being submissive, awaiting a head rub, or trying to protect their ears, it is a natural reaction for them to pin their ears down.
Do all German shepherds have upright ears?
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. Around 75\% of the dogs have their ears standing up in the first three to ten months.
Can a German Shepherd 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. By then, the cartilage in the ear has become hard and strong enough for the ear to stand permanently.
At what age do German shepherds ears go 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.
Do German shepherds have floppy ears?
At what age should German Shepherd ears stand up?
This is an unfortunate fact of life. 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.