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Originally Posted by islstl  So after you get it to stand permanently, it won't matter if the hair grows back, it will continue to stand? |
It's best to keep the top 3rd of the ear shaved to insure that the ear stands.
I've had clients bring in their yorkies for grooming with their ears drooping (some at a year of age) all I had to do is shave them and up they came. Keep in mind that if a dog's ears are drooping from the base it can mean the cartladge has broken down and it may be an impossibility to get them up.
Another thing that one has to consider is the hereaditary factor. If the ear leather is very thick it is difficult to get the ears to stand. But, if one is diligent about working with them (5 days up and 2 days down) until they stand, it can be done.
One thing I se Dr Scholl's Mole Skin (bought at a pharmacy). Cut the mole skin in the shape of the inside of the ear....making sure that it is cut to the edge of the ear leather. Shave the entire inside of the ear. Apply Surgical glue and press to the in side of the ear.