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AmeliaBadelia · 01-15-2008, 08:35 AM

My Amelia absolutely has the most ginormous ears. I swear she could be a spy for the U.S. government -- I'm sure she can hear all the way to China. How normal is this? And how can I best downplay it?

I've attached a couple of pictures so you can see what I mean. I've since shaved down the top portion of her ears - but they still seem so huge.

Anyone have any tips on how I can minimize the effect, thus reducing the chances of other dogs dubbing her "Dumbo" on the playground?

Thanks!
Katy

dani23d · 01-15-2008, 08:36 AM

She looks totally cute. They fit proportionately to her head. No worries!

Yorkie3 · 01-15-2008, 08:41 AM

In the first picture, it looks like there is a lot of hair growing off the top 1/3 of the ear. If you shave this, they probably won't look as large. I personally think she's a cutie!

LuvmyYorkies2 · 01-15-2008, 08:51 AM

How old is she? First, I do not think her ears are big..she probably still has time to grow into them.... There not bigger than my Foxxy. That's where she got the name...when I got her, her body was little.......but the ears..whoa.. here's a pic when she was a baby. She's grown into them a little though but I think they're cute either way!!

littlewhip · 01-15-2008, 09:16 AM

so cute, love her ears

Bizzymammabee · 01-15-2008, 09:17 AM

Looks good to me. I especially love the one up one down which makes it seem like she was listening to something rather intensely.

parker · 01-15-2008, 09:19 AM

Parker has ears for days, and I'll say I think thats one of my most favorite things about him!!

I think its normal, like people we all come in different shapes and sizes.

adorame · 01-15-2008, 09:23 AM

Oh my, she is a cutie!! Her ears look just fine to me!

chachi · 01-15-2008, 09:25 AM

The ears are going to look bigger when you shave them

AmeliaBadelia · 01-15-2008, 09:37 AM

Amelia thanks you all for your kind comments. I think if her head swells anymore, she'll be caught right up to those ears! Problem solved!

Chachi - I'm confused? I thought that shaving the top portion and leaving the lower portion longer helped to reduce the appearance?

LuvmyYorkies2 - She's 9 months young.

Your Foxxy is absolutely adorable!!! I always say Amelia reminds me of a baby deer - especially when she's soaking wet in the bath!

Betty'sMom · 01-15-2008, 10:18 AM

I think she is beautiful!! I love her ears! My Betty used to have one ear up and one down, then she must have gotten tired keeping that one up! Now they're both down! But, it suits her!

scoobiedooiscoo · 01-15-2008, 10:19 AM

lol we call lacey radar love, because her ears are so big lmao.

kathrynS · 01-15-2008, 10:26 AM

LOL i think Romeo has big ears. LOL

fbmom · 01-15-2008, 10:46 AM

I think they're adorable.

Amy81 · 01-15-2008, 10:49 AM

Cody James has big ears too. he gets called Dumbo and Radar...

I think big ears are cute!!! she's beautiful!

heres cody james

01-15-2008, 08:35 AM	#1
AmeliaBadelia YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 351	Bat Ears My Amelia absolutely has the most ginormous ears. I swear she could be a spy for the U.S. government -- I'm sure she can hear all the way to China. How normal is this? And how can I best downplay it? I've attached a couple of pictures so you can see what I mean. I've since shaved down the top portion of her ears - but they still seem so huge. Anyone have any tips on how I can minimize the effect, thus reducing the chances of other dogs dubbing her "Dumbo" on the playground? Thanks! Katy Attached Thumbnails __________________ --Catherine Amelia, Rosie & the kitties

01-15-2008, 08:41 AM	#3
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	In the first picture, it looks like there is a lot of hair growing off the top 1/3 of the ear. If you shave this, they probably won't look as large. I personally think she's a cutie! __________________ Janet

01-15-2008, 08:51 AM	#4
LuvmyYorkies2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,739	How old is she? First, I do not think her ears are big..she probably still has time to grow into them.... There not bigger than my Foxxy. That's where she got the name...when I got her, her body was little.......but the ears..whoa.. here's a pic when she was a baby. She's grown into them a little though but I think they're cute either way!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Yolanda I Love My Girls Diva & Foxxy & Lexi

01-15-2008, 09:16 AM	#5
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	so cute, love her ears __________________

01-15-2008, 09:17 AM	#6
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	Looks good to me. I especially love the one up one down which makes it seem like she was listening to something rather intensely. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

01-15-2008, 08:36 AM	#2
dani23d YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 560	She looks totally cute. They fit proportionately to her head. No worries!

01-15-2008, 09:19 AM	#7
parker Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 1,921	Parker has ears for days, and I'll say I think thats one of my most favorite things about him!! I think its normal, like people we all come in different shapes and sizes.

01-15-2008, 09:23 AM	#8
adorame YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,312 Blog Entries: 1	Oh my, she is a cutie!! Her ears look just fine to me! __________________ Brandy and her love bugs Jeter Axl Yumi Yasha

01-15-2008, 09:25 AM	#9
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	The ears are going to look bigger when you shave them __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-15-2008, 09:37 AM	#10
AmeliaBadelia YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 351	Amelia thanks you all for your kind comments. I think if her head swells anymore, she'll be caught right up to those ears! Problem solved! Chachi - I'm confused? I thought that shaving the top portion and leaving the lower portion longer helped to reduce the appearance? LuvmyYorkies2 - She's 9 months young. Your Foxxy is absolutely adorable!!! I always say Amelia reminds me of a baby deer - especially when she's soaking wet in the bath! __________________ --Catherine Amelia, Rosie & the kitties

01-15-2008, 10:18 AM	#11
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,234	I think she is beautiful!! I love her ears! My Betty used to have one ear up and one down, then she must have gotten tired keeping that one up! Now they're both down! But, it suits her! __________________ Jeanne: Mom to Betty & Juju Bean

01-15-2008, 10:19 AM	#12
scoobiedooiscoo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,423	lol we call lacey radar love, because her ears are so big lmao. __________________ [url]http://www.dogster.com/dogs/585863

01-15-2008, 10:26 AM	#13
kathrynS Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 726	LOL i think Romeo has big ears. LOL

01-15-2008, 10:46 AM	#14
fbmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cisco, TX Posts: 144	I think they're adorable.

01-15-2008, 10:49 AM	#15
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,523	Cody James has big ears too. he gets called Dumbo and Radar... I think big ears are cute!!! she's beautiful! heres cody james Attached Thumbnails