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Floppy Ear? When I brought Fynnlie home, both of his ears stood up just perfectly. They were perfect. But now, I'm noticing that his left ear flops a little when he runs. Not enough to really do anything, though. When he's standing up or walking around, it's perky and perfect. But, when he runs, just that left one flops. Any suggestions on what I can do to make it stand up again? Or any thoughts on why it has started to flop? Thanks! |
Rizzo's ear has started to flop over, it's being weighed down by some hair that I need to shave off. |
Sometimes shaving them will help, sometimes you need to tape them for a while. But I'm thinking if it was up, it will go back up without taping. Sometimes they droop when they are teething.. If you are really worried, I'd try shaving first, if that doesn't help, then tape it for 3 days. |
my lil ones ear is doing the same thing time for the groomers i wanted her hair to grow out longer but for her ear to stand up it's off to the groomers |
What kind of tape do I use? He is teething, but what does that have to do with making his ear flop over? I'm just curious. I had a Sheltie before Fynnlie and Jaxx's ears flopped like mad! |
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You can use masking tape, strapping tape, electrical tape, just about anything. Just make sure they are clean and dry first. |
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Do I just tape his ears up? Like, put the sticky side against his fur? Won't it get caught? |
He is teething. Sometimes his ears will go up and down while he is teething. If he hasn't had his ears trimmed by a groomer...the hair will weigh it down. So, maybe his ears need to be groomed, if they have already been groomed then you can massage the base of his ears and that will help. I would try what I just said first before any kind taping. |
Beamer is two years old and his right ear always flops down. His ears are trimmed. I don't think he could be teething at two????? Can he??? |
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Some roll the ear and scwrap tape around it, some put a strip across from one ear to the other. Some just fold a piece of tape around it. It usually gets caught in some of the hair, but it comes off easy. There are videos on how to do it. I'll try to find them for you. BRB :D |
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taping yorkie puppy ears - Google Search |
Teething can make the ears floppy :) |
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Jon-An's Yorkshire Terriers (How to train Yorkies ears to stand) Teething, growing and testicles being seated into place pull a great deal of calcium from these wee ones. You just have to keep on top of them. Trim ears once a week, keep the weight off of them. If you see the flopping; tape them. |
You guys are so helpful! Thank you! :) |
Does it really matter if the ears dont stand up? my pups ears have always flopped, never stood up, wasnt really expecting them too, should i? |
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thats ok then. my sasha looks sooo cute with her floppy ears. My other yorkie crystal's ears stand up have since she was pup. and looks just as cute. :) |
No, there's nothing wrong with it! I just wanted to know why they were standing up and now one is flopping over! He's freakin' precious either way... I was just curious as to why all of a sudden, it was floppin' over! Silly puppy. |
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I just re-trimmed 12 week old Max's ears last night as his are still floppy. My vet believes it's completely hereditary, whether or not the Yorkie's ears will stand up. I may wait another couple of weeks before taping them up again. |
Feed him COTTAGE CHEESE! Have his Ears shaved, inside and out all Hair and feed him COTTAGE CHEESE as a Supplement/Treat! I have 4 Yorkies, 2 males and 2 females, 6, 5, 4 yrs. and 6 months old. From 10, 8, 6, and barely 3 lbs. It does'nt matter what Sex, Weight, Age or Color they are all Yorkies and all 4 have Erect Ears that stand-up all the time.......it matters to me b/c that's what the Breed Standard is and that's what they are so, I expect them to like a Yorkshire Terrier and that happens to be one of their traits. Besides I really believe that they "Hold" the Ears up themselves and it's a choice they make and is part of their Grooming too? I also used to scratch/rub the inside of their Ears to make them more self-conscious to Hold them up themselves. |
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What are your thoughts about the concept of ears standing based on hereditary traits? |
Mardelin - Fynnlie is 11 weeks. I got him at 10 and they stood up all by themselves. Then, two days ago, his left ear started flopping, just a little. It stands up most of the time, but when he's running or something, the left one just flops like crazy while the right one stands up just, well, right. He's teething and humping everything he can get at to hump. As far as I know, he's never had an ear infection. Do you think I should get his ear shaved and tape it up or give it a few more days just to see if it stands up? Thanks so much for being so knowledgeable and willing to help. :) |
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The herditary trait I haven't really studied, as I've had difficulty in some litters where sire/dam, grandsire/granddam, great grandsire/greatgranddam and so and so on, back 10 generations have had no issues. |
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I usually begin shaving them at a week of age; both sides all the way down. I know they don't have much hair yet, but I want them to get use to the vibration as well as assisting the ears. |
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I don't have anything to shave his ears with, save like one of those little.. *cough* ... bikini line trimmers... *cough* Will that work or should I take him to a Vet or the Groomers at Pet Smart? I feel kinda clueless about this. But I really appreciate your help! |
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