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yorkiecake · 09-13-2011, 10:54 AM

PLEASE HELP

I'm looking to buy another yorkie

& there is this one in particular that I am looking to get , but the father of the pup has leather ears, I've both heard & read about this controversial subject on the internet, but nobody seems to have a real & actual answer as to what it is.

& I'm just wondering if leather ears can be something hereditary ?

any information on the subject would really be greatly appreciated

107barney · 09-13-2011, 10:59 AM

I have heard that exposure to cold can cause leather ear. I wonder if you posted in Breeder Talk if one of the longtime breeders can answer the genetic issue. I'm interested too.

miabellaamoure · 09-13-2011, 11:05 AM

I've heard about the cold and humidity being a cause but, also...they can happen from being in fly infested areas...their ears are leather worn from being bit by flys

yorkiecake · 09-13-2011, 11:26 AM

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I have heard that exposure to cold can cause leather ear. I wonder if you posted in Breeder Talk if one of the longtime breeders can answer the genetic issue. I'm interested too.

107barney I wasn't aware that there was a breeder talk, so I'll have to see how I can post my question up on there .

Hopefully someone can answer my question

& thanks for all of the current replies

yorkiecake · 09-15-2011, 11:24 AM

Just thought I'd give everyone a little update : so far haven't heard of it being hereditary , mostly known to be a fungus, more suseptable to silky coated yorkies apose to cotten coated yorkies. Also more prone to yorkies in the winter or just cold tempetures. Advised to keep ears warm & to blow dry hair instead of naturally dry , after giving your furbaby a bath, hope that helps someone out there

Jennxling · 09-15-2011, 01:11 PM

what is leather ear?

yorkiecake · 09-17-2011, 01:45 PM

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what is leather ear?

Here's a link, that shows what it looks like .

Alex's Yorkie Care Frequently Asked Questions. Page 3.

megansmomma · 09-17-2011, 01:50 PM

One of my fosters had leather ear but it eventually went away with an anti-fungal and good nutrition. 107barney was referring to the breeder area of YT. Here's a link

Breeder Talk - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community

megansmomma · 09-17-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiecake

Here's a link, that shows what it looks like .

Alex's Yorkie Care Frequently Asked Questions. Page 3.

It's usually the ears and the bridge of the nose too.

09-13-2011, 10:54 AM	#1
yorkiecake Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SanDiego Posts: 39	Can this be hereditary ? PLEASE HELP I'm looking to buy another yorkie & there is this one in particular that I am looking to get , but the father of the pup has leather ears, I've both heard & read about this controversial subject on the internet, but nobody seems to have a real & actual answer as to what it is. & I'm just wondering if leather ears can be something hereditary ? any information on the subject would really be *greatly* appreciated __________________ Cupcakes mom

09-13-2011, 10:59 AM	#2
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	I have heard that exposure to cold can cause leather ear. I wonder if you posted in Breeder Talk if one of the longtime breeders can answer the genetic issue. I'm interested too. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

09-13-2011, 11:05 AM	#3
miabellaamoure ♥YORKIERESCUE.com♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 8,708	I've heard about the cold and humidity being a cause but, also...they can happen from being in fly infested areas...their ears are leather worn from being bit by flys __________________ Jo Ann Abby, Bella , Phoebe & Violette....

09-15-2011, 11:24 AM	#5
yorkiecake Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SanDiego Posts: 39	Just thought I'd give everyone a little update : so far haven't heard of it being hereditary , mostly known to be a fungus, more suseptable to silky coated yorkies apose to cotten coated yorkies. Also more prone to yorkies in the winter or just cold tempetures. Advised to keep ears warm & to blow dry hair instead of naturally dry , after giving your furbaby a bath, hope that helps someone out there __________________ Cupcakes mom

09-15-2011, 01:11 PM	#6
Jennxling YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ~CA~ Posts: 1,637	what is leather ear? __________________ Jen, Carmel Bo & Emma Lynn I knew nothing about love until I met my yorkies!

09-17-2011, 01:50 PM	#8
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	One of my fosters had leather ear but it eventually went away with an anti-fungal and good nutrition. 107barney was referring to the breeder area of YT. Here's a link Breeder Talk - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain