As a breeder, I have decided there is no rhyme or reason to Yorkies ears. The breed standard calls for prick ears and that is my personal preference. I have not had a puppy/dog whose ears did not stand. Part of that could be luck.I keep the hair clippered(I think that is what was meant earlier by "clipped" ears) from about 2-3 weeks of age. I also tape ears if they appear weak; occasionally, use a bridge;I massage but in a specific manner; but, if a puppy's ears were up for the period between 2-6 weeks(approx.) they will come back up if they fall. Stressors cause the ears to droop-changes in life, diet, home, teething, sickness, vaccines and so on. I love massaging them and watching the puppies relax and enjoy being cuddled. Serves more purposes than just helping the ears to stand.
Some people use tampons in the ears with the ears shaped and taped around them. I don't. The site mentioned above Alex's FAQ's is always a helpful site fior a lot of things. |