An indispensable attribute of the noble and majestic profile of the German shepherd is highly placed, slightly pointed forward ears. This is not only a standard of the breed and an aesthetic element, but also a sign of good health of the pet. Little German Shepherd puppies with dangling ears are funny, but for an adult dog this is a serious flaw that can be caused genetically, be a consequence of disease or mixing of rocks.
As a rule, the ears of a German shepherd puppy stand up when they reach the age of 6 months. How much time it will take for your puppy depends on many factors - some of it takes place in a month, while others drag out to eight, or even a year. First of all, the puppy should be healthy and fully nourished. In addition, the size of the ears themselves also affects how many months the ears of a sheep dog have ears - relatively low, as a rule, they have more dense cartilage and become earlier, higher ears can be thinner and the process of setting them can be longer. Also, the puppy may need the help of a person if his ears can not stand up on their own.
How to put the ears of a German shepherd?
Just note that it's too early to worry about the fact that the sheepdog does not have ears, if her teeth are pricked. In addition, if you have ever seen that the ears of a sheep-dog have ears, for example, when he barked or heard an unexpected noise, you can be sure - in time they will get stronger definitively.
If the ears of the sheepdog never rose to 5 months of age, consult a breeder from whom you purchased it, or a veterinarian. They can advise you in several ways how to put ears, for example, massage around the ear to strengthen the muscles, fixing the desired position by winding a special frame to the ears.
These methods can help put the ears of a shepherd if she is 5 to 7 months old. During this period the auricle cartilage is still soft enough and it can be corrected. Later, as a rule, by the age of 8 months, the puppy's ears acquire the final form and their formulation is most likely impossible. It's not worth hurry if the shepherd puppy is less than 5 months old - it's possible that the ears will stand up themselves when his teeth break through. And remember that illiterate help can lead to,
If the ears were damaged, then, most likely, they can no longer be fixed. The damage is easy to inflict in the first months of the puppy's life, so do not allow anyone to touch or grab the puppies by the ears, watch closely that other puppies do not bite or pull your pet for them, and do not forget to inspect and clean the dog's ears.
If, no matter what, the ears of your German shepherd stubbornly do not want to get up, do not get upset. In the end, it's not so important what ears of your four-legged friend - they stand proudly or funny hang, love him the way he is, and then in return you will receive his infinite devotion and love.