Ear question

[LuvmyYorkies2]

Okay. I know there have been several threads about ear taping/advice. I've read them and tried some of the suggestions. My little Duchess is almost 12 weeks and her ears are still floppy..sometimes they look like they're going up but still have the floppy flap to them. So , I've tried the taping thing...I shaved her ears and taped them but between her srcratching or shaking her head...after a few hours, the tape has either come off, almost off, or has changed it's shape causing her ears to roll inward, etc. I know there's still time but I thought I'd just try to help them out. My question is, if I continue doing that every day even though they may stay on for a few hours, would that still benefit in some way......or am I wasting time if I can't get them to stay for at least 24 hours at a time?

Her mommy, Diva's ears didn't go up until she was about 16 weeks so I'm not concerned.......yet!

Here's a pic of Duchess

[JeanieK]

Roll the ear into a little tube and use electrical tape. Do not leave it on for more than three days.

[LuvmyYorkies2]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Roll the ear into a little tube and use electrical tape. Do not leave it on for more than three days.

I'll try that. Actually, that's what the ear ended up looking like after about an hour of her trying to get the tape off...tape would still be on, however, the ear would be folded...so I'll try to just make it that way. thanks for your help!

[YorkieRose]

She has the type ear that may not ever go up..but the look suits her. You need to trim the hair before taping....best wishes

[ace611]

oh she is darling!

question for everybody...what age do ears usually start coming up or what age would you recommend taping them etc.? my litter is 5 weeks so im just inquiring

[LuvmyYorkies2]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

She has the type ear that may not ever go up..but the look suits her. You need to trim the hair before taping....best wishes

Yorkierose, Thanks. I like the look on her as well...I like the look of the floppy ear on all puppies so that's why I don't necessarily want to rush it...but just figured I'd give it a try...If it works, great...if it doesn't, that's fine too. Her hair is alittle thick so I did shave them....so we'll see.

Thanks for the advice!

[domesticated08]

Duchess is adorable!! Gus' ears were up and down for the first couple of months..I've heard on here its because it happens when they are teething..they are standing up perfect right now and he still has a few teeth to lose!!

[LuvmyYorkies2]

Originally Posted by ace611

oh she is darling!

question for everybody...what age do ears usually start coming up or what age would you recommend taping them etc.? my litter is 5 weeks so im just inquiring

I've seen some pictures of pups with ears standing as early as 9 weeks and hear that after 4-6 months, if they're not standing, there's a high chance they won't.

[LuvmyYorkies2]

Originally Posted by domesticated08

Duchess is adorable!! Gus' ears were up and down for the first couple of months..I've heard on here its because it happens when they are teething..they are standing up perfect right now and he still has a few teeth to lose!!

Thank you...she is a sweet little thing...She has all her teeth now(I think) so hopefully, if they go up, they'll stay up..