It will stand up when she is really alert, but most of the time is sticking out to the side on a 90 degree angle!
2006-06-24 22:50:30 · 9 answers · asked by melmacty2000 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Would you buy a puppy with this dog as the mother? Could it be passed on as a defect?
2006-06-24 23:02:38 · update #1
I know exactly what you mean. My sister had one just like it. There was nothing she could do. It was some little quirk that he had from birth. Which only made him sweeter. Only this ear never stood up. It lopped foward, all the time, giving the dog a "little boy" look even when he got old. If it really bothers you, maybe you could ask the vet. Otherwise, that's the God wants this dog to look!!! :):)
2006-06-24 22:55:37 · answer #1 · answered by mcghankathy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say how old, so I'm assuming over a year old. Ears can come up and down a few times before then as the dog goes through growth cycle.
Soft ears do have a genetic component, yes, although I also just met a shepherd where both of her ears are completely soft although every single one of her littermates, parents, and other dogs in her line have perfectly upright ears. She's a very submissive dog, and her owners think that she did it to herself by keeping her ears pulled down all of the time.
The best way to know if it's genetic is to look at littermates and other dogs from the line, but if you don't know any of her family, there's really no telling if it's genetic or just the way it turned out for her. My new 1-year old rescue shepherd has one partially floppy ear, and it may come up now that he's getting nutrition, but I'm not counting on it. It does look cute, and we love him the same either way.
2006-06-25 07:20:54 · answer #2 · answered by FairlyErica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You GSDs ears need to be taped, if it is a puppy. If she has matured there isn't much you can do about it. Taping is done on many GSD puppies. Even if you don't care to show, it is nice to have them looking like they are suppose to.
Locate a breeder who can show you how to tape them.
Ear texture is genetic, and I am sure that would play into her overall quality, but there are so many more important things than ears. I can't imagine many people would base their judgement solely on ears.
2006-06-25 13:11:29 · answer #3 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've known a lot of ppl that had the same problem with their german shephards. if its really bothering you talk with a vet or experienced breeder to see what you can do. i don't think it would have any affect on ppl buying puppies unless they are for show. i'm not sure if they would get marked down in show for having that problem or not, so that might affect selling puppies.
2006-06-25 06:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by bubble31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My german shepherd mutt is the same way. Always has been. It's nothing at all to worry about or anything. Judging from some of the other answers, I assume it's pretty normal.
2006-06-25 06:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by Matt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old? If young enough,you may be able to use tape(just plain old masking tape!) to give some support.
And,NO! There are plenty of dogs w/out this fault. Why risk it?
2006-06-25 07:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing you can do. I would still take puppy even if ears did not stand.
2006-06-25 06:44:06 · answer #7 · answered by TMF 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get out the staple gun,
2006-06-25 06:04:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
quite normal and not to be changed
2006-06-25 05:59:39 · answer #9 · answered by rainbowunweaver2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋