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09-10-2013, 05:19 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michigan
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| Teething and ears :) My sweet little pups ears were always upright, but once he began teething, his left ear droops. He's our baby and it really doesn't matter, but I was wondering if it was a concern with his health, etc. He is just over 4 months old. He just got his first groom and the ears are trimmed, so I'm thinking it has to do with teething. I, of course, Googled it to see what could be the cause. I just thought it was strange that it had to do with teething. Any input and/or thoughts are welcome!! Thanks!!!
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09-10-2013, 06:06 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Woodinville
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| My babies ears have never stood fully up as the breeder had her el natural (maybe she was a hippy :-P ) .. then one of her ear totally flopped over almost like a Labradors ear flops all the way over ... she is 3 and a half months old and I asked on here and got many replies that there ears tend to flop around teething stage and more often than not they pop back up again ... I was also advised to get a little more calcium into there diet with plain non fat yogurt or cottage cheese (not a lot obviously) ... I'm in love with the pointy nose and stand up ears of a yorkie so hope my pumpins' ears pop up ... but she's a darn cutie either way ... she's due for her last shots soon so can take her to get groomed to get rid of the hair on her ears (I've been to chicken to do it) :-) Here's a picture of her yesterday ... she's a hot mess :-) Edit -- forgot to Mention she's a Biewer Yorkie (or Biewer Terrier)
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09-10-2013, 06:52 PM | #3 |
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| I think someone told me that during teething, all the calcium goes to the teeth so the ear might not be getting as much... something like that. It's nothing that would harm your furbie so no worries. I think it'll eventually go back up. Personally, I think it'll be cute with half down. More character! |
09-11-2013, 02:59 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michigan
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| Thank you! I read somewhere last night that the calcium does go to their teeth and growing bodies during this time! Makes sense. I just wanted to be sure it wasn't something else. I'm also going to trim up the fur on the tips. I haven't been great about keeping up with that . My last yorkie had super floppy ears and grew to be 12 pounds! But I wouldn't have traded him for anything else in the world! I agree that it gives him more character also! Holly wood...love your puppy? How old is she?
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09-11-2013, 05:26 AM | #5 |
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| I think she is beautiful just the way she is// my male morgan has one ear that goes up and down// I think that it gives him character |
09-11-2013, 05:47 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michigan
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| Aww! Thanks jeane! I think it's cute too. I just didn't want to be a neglectful mama! That's why I love this forum...we all as Yorkie parents are so supportive and have good advice! .
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09-11-2013, 06:04 AM | #7 |
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| My Bailey, who is 20 months old, had a time when he was a puppy, where both his ears were up, then down. When all was said and done, he has one ear up and the other down I agree, I think it gives him more character. The groomer mentioned that if I wanted both ears up, to get the hair trimmed off. It is unique to have one up and the other down, so I just left it alone. |
09-11-2013, 08:43 AM | #8 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Woodinville
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My Holly is 3 and a half months old .. I'm getting so impatient to see what she's going to look like when she grows up :-) Will she ever get out of the awkward scruffy stage? will her hair grow long or be more cotton coat? ... will she ever stop biting my feet when I walk? As everyone is saying they are adorable just the way they are :-) :-)
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09-11-2013, 08:02 PM | #9 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | Just enjoy your puppy. She is going to change every month. Be patient. I love puppies. They each are so unique. |
09-11-2013, 08:06 PM | #10 |
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| Holly Wood your puppy is adorable. Hope her ears will stand up soon but I am sure you are going to love her either way |
09-11-2013, 08:26 PM | #11 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Woodinville
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She's an absolute joy and would never trade her for the world ears up, down or in between ...
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