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snickers mom · 02-25-2006, 09:55 AM

i didnt think snickers ears would come up but they did... all i did was trim the ears and wait... they came up on thier own (no taping) at 12wks...
maybe waiting it out a bit would work?

DiannaB · 02-26-2006, 04:20 PM

HI,
At what age do you start trimming the hair from the ears? Do you do the inside and outside? What type of trimmer do you use? Would just scissors work? My little guys are 8 weeks now and their ears are not up. Thanks for all the great people and advice.

carolina yorkie · 02-26-2006, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DiannaB

HI,
At what age do you start trimming the hair from the ears? Do you do the inside and outside? What type of trimmer do you use? Would just scissors work? My little guys are 8 weeks now and their ears are not up. Thanks for all the great people and advice.

Form all the posts I have read and experience with ears, trim inside and outside, the top third. I was recommended a Wahl trimmer by Vilette and love it. Scissor the edges. Eight weeks is still a little young to expect them to stand...Good luck.

baseballmom22 · 02-27-2006, 06:39 AM

My cousin breeds and she said that ears will tend to droop when the puppies are teething and when the males testicles drop, so it's not unusual for ears to do something weird from time to time. I'm working on getting my 8 week old females up now. We shaved all the hair on the front and the back, so we hope that helps. I've also been massaging the ears before taping them. My 3 yr old's were perfect at 8, so I'm treading through unknown waters with my new one.

JeanieK · 02-28-2006, 06:42 AM

Should one even be concerned about it at 8 weeks? From what I have read, it says 12 weeks, but not to wait till 6 months cause then it is too late. But I suppose if you are selling then you might want them up before you sell.

Jeanie

PennyNLola · 02-28-2006, 01:45 PM

Hey. This reminds me of my post that I posted not too long ago. Lola is four months. I tried the shaving, massaging, taping etc. I found it was uncomfortable for her. And although the standard says ears erect, I am not planning on showing her. She is now staying natural. Her ears are halfway up and halfway down. (LOL if that makes sense) She looks fine to me. But I am sure if you want them to stand, there are people here who can help you. Thanks.

02-26-2006, 04:20 PM	#17
DiannaB Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 22	floppy ears HI, At what age do you start trimming the hair from the ears? Do you do the inside and outside? What type of trimmer do you use? Would just scissors work? My little guys are 8 weeks now and their ears are not up. Thanks for all the great people and advice.

02-27-2006, 06:39 AM	#19
baseballmom22 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: grapevine, texas Posts: 18	Ears My cousin breeds and she said that ears will tend to droop when the puppies are teething and when the males testicles drop, so it's not unusual for ears to do something weird from time to time. I'm working on getting my 8 week old females up now. We shaved all the hair on the front and the back, so we hope that helps. I've also been massaging the ears before taping them. My 3 yr old's were perfect at 8, so I'm treading through unknown waters with my new one.

02-25-2006, 09:55 AM	#16
snickers mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 687	i didnt think snickers ears would come up but they did... all i did was trim the ears and wait... they came up on thier own (no taping) at 12wks... maybe waiting it out a bit would work?

02-28-2006, 06:42 AM	#20
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Should one even be concerned about it at 8 weeks? From what I have read, it says 12 weeks, but not to wait till 6 months cause then it is too late. But I suppose if you are selling then you might want them up before you sell. Jeanie

02-28-2006, 01:45 PM	#21
PennyNLola Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 169	Hey. This reminds me of my post that I posted not too long ago. Lola is four months. I tried the shaving, massaging, taping etc. I found it was uncomfortable for her. And although the standard says ears erect, I am not planning on showing her. She is now staying natural. Her ears are halfway up and halfway down. (LOL if that makes sense) She looks fine to me. But I am sure if you want them to stand, there are people here who can help you. Thanks.