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nanahas3 · 05-22-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Cindyloohoo

I didn't do anything with Coco's ears. They are floppy. I didn't know anything about taping when she was little. I got her when she was about 4 months. She is now 1 year so I guess they will be floppy. I asked her vet and was told that is genetic.

I think she looks cute though

I agree she is a doll.

Elaine Benise · 05-22-2009, 11:35 AM

Thanks, everyone!! And believe me, it's really not a huge deal whether they stand or not. I think it's cute either way with a preference towards standing. But obviously I'm going to love her to pieces no matter what!!

Thanks again!

Timba212 · 05-23-2009, 06:10 PM

when i got timba... i didnt really care if his ears stood up or they were floppy..... i fell in love with him cause he was so darn cute... and yes his ears are floppy ...and i wouldnt change a thing about him... love my lil guy so much...

RoxyLuv · 05-23-2009, 08:30 PM

I didn't do anything to Roxy's ears, didn't even shave them. They came up on their own at about 3-4 mo old. First one ear, then the other about 1-2 wks later. Once they were up, they never drooped. She's got great ears.

Sandysbabies · 05-23-2009, 08:37 PM

Our little Dudley that we will be getting in a few weeks has one that stands and one that flops. The groomer told me not to worry because it would stand after he is through teething. ????

Sandysbabies · 05-23-2009, 08:38 PM

I meant breeder not groomer. lol!!!! Its late.

FlDebra · 05-23-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TeresaM

10 weeks of age is just too young for them to be standing. Some do, but the majority won't start until at least 12-14 weeks. And even then it's not all the time, as they usually droop some during teething. Yogi is 10 months old and his are just now consistantly up. You've got plenty of time, just keep the tips free from the weight of her hair and she should be fine.

All of mine have stood by eight weeks on their own. I still have not shaved my current litter's tips (now 12 weeks) because they all stood so nicely on their own. I think part of it is genetics. I'm glad I have never had to tape -- seems like an uncomfortable thing to have to do. But I would probably do it if I had to, to make sure they had erect ears like the yorkie standard.

postalmom1987 · 05-23-2009, 11:25 PM

I got my Krystal at 8 weeks and the breeder had them taped when we went to view them and the parents. She took the tape off and the ears stood. But a couple of days later, they had drooped again. I taped them up again, but like bows in the hair, she could get them off quickly. I taped them three times total and they stayed up on their own. I wouldn't worry about taping the ears, they can "untape" them quicker that we tape them(not much fun with the little wiggle worms

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NIKI1969UK · 05-24-2009, 01:23 AM

Why are most Yorkie owners on here desperate for there Pups ears to stand up

I dont understand it. At 10wks it is far to soon for ears to stand up. You need to be patient, they will stand up on there own. When Mika's ears stood up I was really disappointed

I much preferred them floppy

, they were so cute. Let them be babies, there ears will stand up when they are ready to.

Soccer50 · 05-24-2009, 02:58 AM

I dont really like the straight and pointy ears

I like them floppy

Darlene68 · 05-24-2009, 05:17 AM

Omygosh, I think the floppy ears are adorable!

cslat1 · 05-24-2009, 10:55 AM

You are right about Coco, she is cute just the way she is.

mscat · 05-24-2009, 12:32 PM

I brought Suzi home when she was going on 9 weeks old. Her ears were floppy and they were so cute. I did not even think anything about them. However, I joined YT the same evening I brought Suzi home, and noticed most puppies had erect ears. Then I wondered about Suzi's. Just wondered. I did not do anything at all about them until all her vaccines were completed , and it was safe that she could have a professional groom. By then she was at least 5 month old, I beleive. The groomer did the standard trim on the ears , and presto! Her ears were up ! Ever since then she has had them up !
Suzi still looked darling with them down too, I was amazed how fast they came up after her first groom , I wasn't expecting it

Sir Ach · 05-27-2009, 03:52 PM

My little guy is going to be 1 yrs old next month and his ears are still floppy. Its funny because all all the pups in his litter don't have floppy ears just him. I think the floppy ears make the adult yorkies look like puppies still

! At this point if they stand it doesn't matter cause i love him anyway!

ldvpool7 · 05-27-2009, 06:34 PM

Carlie's ears both stood up until she was one (April 27). Three days later, one down one up..........she was groomed on Monday (May 25) clean little ears still one down one up. I have also noticed she is showing some major personality changes. She is a feisty little thing. Really showing her big girl panties towards Rocky. Difficult to walk, she used to walk on a leash. Now she sits and looks at me like forget it, I am not moving.

I dont really care if one is up or down I just would like to know why.

05-22-2009, 11:35 AM	#17
Elaine Benise YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Here Posts: 767	Thanks, everyone!! And believe me, it's really not a huge deal whether they stand or not. I think it's cute either way with a preference towards standing. But obviously I'm going to love her to pieces no matter what!! Thanks again! __________________ Mommy to Leo and Delilah

05-23-2009, 06:10 PM	#18
Timba212 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BKLYN.NY Posts: 328	when i got timba... i didnt really care if his ears stood up or they were floppy..... i fell in love with him cause he was so darn cute... and yes his ears are floppy ...and i wouldnt change a thing about him... love my lil guy so much... __________________ MoM to TIMBA & MAGGIE

05-23-2009, 08:30 PM	#19
RoxyLuv Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 982 Blog Entries: 1	I didn't do anything to Roxy's ears, didn't even shave them. They came up on their own at about 3-4 mo old. First one ear, then the other about 1-2 wks later. Once they were up, they never drooped. She's got great ears. __________________ June ~ Roxy LUV LUV

05-23-2009, 11:25 PM	#23
postalmom1987 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: vacaville ca usa Posts: 235	I got my Krystal at 8 weeks and the breeder had them taped when we went to view them and the parents. She took the tape off and the ears stood. But a couple of days later, they had drooped again. I taped them up again, but like bows in the hair, she could get them off quickly. I taped them three times total and they stayed up on their own. I wouldn't worry about taping the ears, they can "untape" them quicker that we tape them(not much fun with the little wiggle worms)

05-24-2009, 01:23 AM	#24
NIKI1969UK Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 178	Why are most Yorkie owners on here desperate for there Pups ears to stand up I dont understand it. At 10wks it is far to soon for ears to stand up. You need to be patient, they will stand up on there own. When Mika's ears stood up I was really disappointed I much preferred them floppy, they were so cute. Let them be babies, there ears will stand up when they are ready to. __________________ Mika 3.11.08 My

05-23-2009, 08:37 PM	#20
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Our little Dudley that we will be getting in a few weeks has one that stands and one that flops. The groomer told me not to worry because it would stand after he is through teething. ????

05-23-2009, 08:38 PM	#21
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	I meant breeder not groomer. lol!!!! Its late.

05-24-2009, 02:58 AM	#25
Soccer50 YT Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270	I dont really like the straight and pointy ears I like them floppy __________________ Riley Bella My Pride & Joy

05-24-2009, 05:17 AM	#26
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Omygosh, I think the floppy ears are adorable!

05-24-2009, 10:55 AM	#27
cslat1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Heights, California USA Posts: 1,315	You are right about Coco, she is cute just the way she is. __________________ Carol & Calleigh Proud member of YAP, THE PINK CLUB,The Spoiled Rotten Club,The Crazy Club Welcome Waggin'

05-24-2009, 12:32 PM	#28
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I brought Suzi home when she was going on 9 weeks old. Her ears were floppy and they were so cute. I did not even think anything about them. However, I joined YT the same evening I brought Suzi home, and noticed most puppies had erect ears. Then I wondered about Suzi's. Just wondered. I did not do anything at all about them until all her vaccines were completed , and it was safe that she could have a professional groom. By then she was at least 5 month old, I beleive. The groomer did the standard trim on the ears , and presto! Her ears were up ! Ever since then she has had them up ! Suzi still looked darling with them down too, I was amazed how fast they came up after her first groom , I wasn't expecting it __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

05-27-2009, 03:52 PM	#29
Sir Ach Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oklahoma city ok Posts: 15	My little guy is going to be 1 yrs old next month and his ears are still floppy. Its funny because all all the pups in his litter don't have floppy ears just him. I think the floppy ears make the adult yorkies look like puppies still! At this point if they stand it doesn't matter cause i love him anyway! __________________ Ty aka Achilles "Mom"

05-27-2009, 06:34 PM	#30
ldvpool7 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indianola Iowa Posts: 232	Ears? Carlie's ears both stood up until she was one (April 27). Three days later, one down one up..........she was groomed on Monday (May 25) clean little ears still one down one up. I have also noticed she is showing some major personality changes. She is a feisty little thing. Really showing her big girl panties towards Rocky. Difficult to walk, she used to walk on a leash. Now she sits and looks at me like forget it, I am not moving. I dont really care if one is up or down I just would like to know why. __________________ Mom to Carlie Rocky