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JesBred · 07-20-2008, 03:04 PM

Hello, I would like to introduce myself and my baby Mitzy. We come to YT whenever we need a question answered and ya'll are always so helpful. I think its come time for me to finally join in. Mitzy is not a full yorkie but a Morkie (mom was a yorkie and dad was a maltese) She has the yorkie face and build but is all white like a maltese. She's just so cute, as all the babies here are.

I did have a question as well. i've been doing lots of reading about yorkie ears and although she's not purebred I would like mitzys ears to stand up.. the only problem is she is now a year old. is it to late for my baby? I know this is a common question but I can't seem to find an answer for when is to late for the ears.. any information is appreciated thank you

JeanieK · 07-20-2008, 03:14 PM

Hi
Welcome to YT.

I would say that at a year old it is highly unlikely that her ears will stand up now. I read that if they ar not up by 4 months it is unlikely.

I'm sure she's gorgeous just the way she is. Many people don't shave the ears because they prefer the floppy ones.

yorkiesmiles · 07-20-2008, 09:35 PM

welcome to YT!!

jrincon17 · 07-20-2008, 09:51 PM

there is a post on here, that gives tips. just look below this one on this general discussion. might be worth a try

Mayas Mommy · 07-20-2008, 10:21 PM

Hello and Welcome to YT ....

KimberlySRN · 07-20-2008, 10:21 PM

Welcome to yorkie talk!

spoiledgirls · 07-20-2008, 10:25 PM

Welcome! I don't know an answer to that question, but I am sure if you asked a breeder on here they could tell you. I am sure your baby is adorable. Do you have pics?

izzierj · 07-21-2008, 05:47 AM

I have 3 yorkies....2 ears up, 1 ear down....love em all!

autumn star · 07-21-2008, 06:01 AM

Welcome to you and Mitzy! We would love to see a picture of her!!!

JesBred · 07-21-2008, 10:47 AM

thank you guys.. I will try to post some pictures I'm just not good with the computer (:

stovesj · 07-21-2008, 11:47 AM

Welcome to YT.

nicksgf · 07-21-2008, 11:53 AM

Welcome to YT!
With the ears, the earlier the better is what I hear, but I'm not sure when it is too late - I shaved and taped Scooters when he was 4 months old and they only took 1 day to stand up on their own!
My suggestion would be just try it out! Shave them, then tape them and keep the tape on for 2 or 3 days, then take it off for one. Also, massage the ears to get the blood flowing to them, and some people say a little calcium supplement helps too. I would keep taping them for around 3 weeks, and if they haven't improved at all then they probably aren't going to stand up.
Keep us updated on your progress!

Maxi · 07-21-2008, 12:27 PM

Hi and welcome to YT!

yorkieusa · 07-21-2008, 12:53 PM

If that is her in your avatar, she's a cutie pie.

Welcome to YT.

tmirtes1 · 07-21-2008, 12:54 PM

Welcome! I too have a Morkie (see picture). He has a Maltese mom and a Yorkie Dad. His ears have been up ever since he was a puppy. His brothers ears (who my neighbor has) went floppy around 5 months and have stayed that way.

So, I think Morkies are destined to have the Maltese ears or the Yorkie ears.

07-20-2008, 03:04 PM	#1
JesBred YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 350	Mitzy (new to YT) Hello, I would like to introduce myself and my baby Mitzy. We come to YT whenever we need a question answered and ya'll are always so helpful. I think its come time for me to finally join in. Mitzy is not a full yorkie but a Morkie (mom was a yorkie and dad was a maltese) She has the yorkie face and build but is all white like a maltese. She's just so cute, as all the babies here are. I did have a question as well. i've been doing lots of reading about yorkie ears and although she's not purebred I would like mitzys ears to stand up.. the only problem is she is now a year old. is it to late for my baby? I know this is a common question but I can't seem to find an answer for when is to late for the ears.. any information is appreciated thank you

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07-20-2008, 03:14 PM	#2
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Hi Welcome to YT. I would say that at a year old it is highly unlikely that her ears will stand up now. I read that if they ar not up by 4 months it is unlikely. I'm sure she's gorgeous just the way she is. Many people don't shave the ears because they prefer the floppy ones.

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07-21-2008, 11:53 AM	#12
nicksgf Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 158	Welcome to YT! With the ears, the earlier the better is what I hear, but I'm not sure when it is too late - I shaved and taped Scooters when he was 4 months old and they only took 1 day to stand up on their own! My suggestion would be just try it out! Shave them, then tape them and keep the tape on for 2 or 3 days, then take it off for one. Also, massage the ears to get the blood flowing to them, and some people say a little calcium supplement helps too. I would keep taping them for around 3 weeks, and if they haven't improved at all then they probably aren't going to stand up. Keep us updated on your progress! __________________ Sarah and Scooter

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07-21-2008, 12:54 PM	#15
tmirtes1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 76	Welcome! I too have a Morkie (see picture). He has a Maltese mom and a Yorkie Dad. His ears have been up ever since he was a puppy. His brothers ears (who my neighbor has) went floppy around 5 months and have stayed that way. So, I think Morkies are destined to have the Maltese ears or the Yorkie ears. Attached Thumbnails