my 5 month pup has pointed ears (he's a red healer mix) but sometimes they will flop over.. y is this? is it because hes still a pup or what ??
2006-12-14 15:28:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
it's because he's mixed. healers have ears that naturally stand up. they'll probably always be floppy.
2006-12-14 15:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by pirate00girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is likely due to the fact that he is still a pup. He may however always have ears that flop. It depends on his mix. Given the fact that that stand some of the time though, they should eventually end up standing pretty well.
2006-12-14 23:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by skachicah35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just give it time....I have a shepherd puppy and his ears flop over aswell....this occurs when the cartalidge in the dogs ears is not strong enough to hold up the weight of the ear. Red Heelers breed standard requires their ears to be erect. You said that he is mixed with something. Per say let say you have a Shepherd/Lab cross...the ears might not stand because there is Lab in his genetics...Lab ears do not stand....Just say you had a Shepherd/Husky....the ears will stand because both breeds in the dog has erect ears. Also playing and touching the pups ears can also damage the cartalidge in his ears....so find out what he is mixed with and research that breed to see if it is suppose to have erect ears. If the ears are suppose to stand...try giving him a good quality raw hide bone.....or extra calcium....that will help. If they are not standing by 6-7 months take him to the vet to get them taped (not clipped), or you can do it yourself...just research ear taping on google
2006-12-14 23:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by Ruby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Healer's have naturally upright ears, if you don't know what he's mixed w/ then his unkown bloodline is more than likely the reason his ears are floppy. But don't worry, both are cute on a dog
2006-12-14 23:34:37 · answer #4 · answered by bernie2u4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what he is mixed with.Bt Most Pointed Eared Dogs Have this look ntil they get a bit older...They should Start standibg up more and more the older he gets...Sometimes they do have to be taped up for a while by the Vet but not always
2006-12-14 23:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by roxie_29812 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mix in your dog may keep the ears large.
2006-12-14 23:52:11 · answer #6 · answered by red_shorty_76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it more time. I had the same occurrence. 2 more months. Have a nice holiday.
2006-12-14 23:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it some time also try not to touch the ears
2006-12-14 23:44:46 · answer #8 · answered by hinata_the shy_shinobi_82. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it nothen to trip over he just a puppy still and i bet it looks cute when that happens anyway so slow down just a little
2006-12-14 23:33:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure but sounds like it would make for a cute puppy
2006-12-14 23:32:40 · answer #10 · answered by HappyGoLucky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋