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teddy'ssister · 10-03-2005, 11:08 PM

Last weekend my mom bought teddy for $900. He is supposed to be pure bred, akc, has papers. I asked about his ears because they are kind of big and hang down. They don't stand up like other yorkies I have seen. Earlier I was in a website and they said the ears should never hang down, and this would cause alot of ear infections. His eyes run some of the time and I was told that yorkies and poodles do this. The breeder said she could not get his ears to stand up. Is this a problem? I feel so bad because I fell in love with his sweet personality and feel responsible for my mom's getting this dog. I'm afraid that he may end up being unhealthy and end up costing her a bunch of money that she doesn't have. I'm so confused. Teddy is so sweet and cute, even with his big ears. If anyone can give me any info on this I sure would appreciate it. Thank you.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 10-03-2005, 11:16 PM

Hi....we are neighbors as I live in San Diego.

How old is Teddie? The ears sometimes take time to come up and sometimes they don't ever come up but they are adorble either way imo.

We have a yorkie meetup group that meets at a dog park once a month. You should come and meet the other yorkies in SD!

Go to http://yorkie.meetup.com/17/ and join.

Hamoth · 10-03-2005, 11:33 PM

I haven't ever heard about droopy ears being a problem health-wise. My pup's also got permanent floppy's. No ear problems yet, he's 1.2 years old.

Snow Yorkies · 10-03-2005, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by teddy'ssister

Last weekend my mom bought teddy for $900. He is supposed to be pure bred, akc, has papers. I asked about his ears because they are kind of big and hang down. They don't stand up like other yorkies I have seen. Earlier I was in a website and they said the ears should never hang down, and this would cause alot of ear infections. His eyes run some of the time and I was told that yorkies and poodles do this. The breeder said she could not get his ears to stand up. Is this a problem? I feel so bad because I fell in love with his sweet personality and feel responsible for my mom's getting this dog. I'm afraid that he may end up being unhealthy and end up costing her a bunch of money that she doesn't have. I'm so confused. Teddy is so sweet and cute, even with his big ears. If anyone can give me any info on this I sure would appreciate it. Thank you.

Depending on the age of the puppy you could still get the ears to stand. They may just have to be typed or shaved, depending on whether the pup is teething. This puppy can still grow into it's ears yet, what I mean by this puppies aren't done growing until a year of age. Yes, there is drainage from eyes in many breeds, including yorkies. I wash faces and the behinds everyday. With excessive build up around the eyes can also mean the puppy isn't creating enough tears, so watch that closely. But I don't think you have to worry about a sick puppy just yet.... Did you get a health certificate on the pup??? If you get a chance post the babies picture.... And by the way Welcome to YT. Glad you dropped in with your questions....

alaskayorkie · 10-03-2005, 11:50 PM

Lots of healthy and adorable Yorkies have ears that don't stand up. In fact, vets often tape Yorkie ears up to train them to stand on their own. I've seen that technique work more than once in the short time I've been on Yorkietalk. Other times, as SoCal points out, they stand up on their own. Talk to your vet. As for runny eyes, that is common too. Some people swear that the hair around the tear ducts can be trimmed, and that takes care of the problem. Talk to a groomer about that.

It's easy to panic over these adorable little creatures, but they are remarkably tough. It sounds like your mom has a great little dog there that she will love for years and years to come.

Good luck, and keep in touch. Oh, and there's like a law that you have to post pictures.

Edit: Oops, Snow Yorkies posted as I was writing my note. Listen to her. She's much smarter than me.

Snow Yorkies · 10-04-2005, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Lots of healthy and adorable Yorkies have ears that don't stand up. In fact, vets often tape Yorkie ears up to train them to stand on their own. I've seen that technique work more than once in the short time I've been on Yorkietalk. Other times, as SoCal points out, they stand up on their own. Talk to your vet. As for runny eyes, that is common too. Some people swear that the hair around the tear ducts can be trimmed, and that takes care of the problem. Talk to a groomer about that.

It's easy to panic over these adorable little creatures, but they are remarkably tough. It sounds like your mom has a great little dog there that she will love for years and years to come.

Good luck, and keep in touch. Oh, and there's like a law that you have to post pictures.

Edit: Oops, Snow Yorkies posted as I was writing my note. Listen to her. She's much smarter than me.

Eddie, Please never feel that way !!! I am no smarter than you !!! Different experience, bring different knowledge. I have always enjoyed your posts and plan to continue enjoying them....

I have learned here on YT and always keep a open mind with different posts, so I continue to learn, there is VALUABLE information here for everyone and we all can learn. So no one is smarter than anyone else....

mustangbee · 10-04-2005, 07:18 AM

Hi !! And welcome to YT!!!
Some Yorkies ears always stand up. And some don't.
They are all so cute. Princess's ears stand up only
some times. My vet asked if I was going to show her.
I told him I wasn't, he said he could tape her ears to
always stand up. Well, after thinking about it, I decided,
Would I want tape on my ears? I know it's not painful,
but it must feel weird. So, I just let her ears go. They stand,
when she want's them to stand, and so be it.

She is two years and four months old, and has never had
any health problems. I feel I made the right choice.
I'm gald you found this site. There are lots of great people
here, who really love their babies, and are Very smart about
the breed. Please post a picture when you can!
And Again, Welcome!

Mydogkelsey · 10-04-2005, 07:29 AM

My Kelsey is yorkie/poodle mix and she has floppy ears and she hasn't had an ear infection. I wouldn't worry too much about that. I just make sure to dry Kelsey really good after bathes or whenever she gets wet. I'll flip her ears inside out to dry them out after I'm done blowdrying her. LOL she doesnt mind it.

yorkieangel · 10-04-2005, 09:02 AM

I found switching around until I found a certain food made all the gunky eye stuff go away . Cowboy went from terribly goopy eyes to NO goop at all

Hamoth · 10-04-2005, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieangel

I found switching around until I found a certain food made all the gunky eye stuff go away . Cowboy went from terribly goopy eyes to NO goop at all

Hmm, that sounds like a food alergy...

stacisnyder04 · 10-04-2005, 10:09 AM

Cosmo's ears floppy and I think they are going to be like this forever, I have tried shaving them and they are still floppy.

chachi · 10-04-2005, 10:36 AM

Hello and welcome to YT. My dogs ears both went up on there own but you can try shaving them or taping them to get them to go up,

lilfoot · 10-04-2005, 10:53 AM

Chachi....that is such a cute picture of your Yorkies.....My Zoe has floppy ears...and yes she does have ear infections...but when we got her she had two massive ear infections...so I don't think it has anything to do with the floppy ears....just a health issue with her.

alaskayorkie · 10-04-2005, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow Yorkies

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Eddie, Please never feel that way !!! I am no smarter than you !!! Different experience, bring different knowledge. I have always enjoyed your posts and plan to continue enjoying them.... I have learned here on YT and always keep a open mind with different posts, so I continue to learn, there is VALUABLE information here for everyone and we all can learn. So no one is smarter than anyone else....

Thanks, Snow. I try to give advice within my realm of experience, and that's limited compared with a lot of you. But I appreciate your encouragement! I just felt a little silly on this particular one because I was passing on second-hand information when you, no doubt, have experienced it firsthand.

YorkieShadow · 10-04-2005, 11:53 AM

Both of mine had floppy ears whaen we got them. They both stand good now. we had to shave the girls ears , there was just to much hair. but My little boy had the biggest ears but has now growed into them and they now look little. But some Yorkies ears never stand. and they are adorable floppy too.

10-03-2005, 11:08 PM	#1
teddy'ssister YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chula vista, california Posts: 5	my mom's new yorkie Last weekend my mom bought teddy for $900. He is supposed to be pure bred, akc, has papers. I asked about his ears because they are kind of big and hang down. They don't stand up like other yorkies I have seen. Earlier I was in a website and they said the ears should never hang down, and this would cause alot of ear infections. His eyes run some of the time and I was told that yorkies and poodles do this. The breeder said she could not get his ears to stand up. Is this a problem? I feel so bad because I fell in love with his sweet personality and feel responsible for my mom's getting this dog. I'm afraid that he may end up being unhealthy and end up costing her a bunch of money that she doesn't have. I'm so confused. Teddy is so sweet and cute, even with his big ears. If anyone can give me any info on this I sure would appreciate it. Thank you.

10-03-2005, 11:50 PM	#5
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Lots of healthy and adorable Yorkies have ears that don't stand up. In fact, vets often tape Yorkie ears up to train them to stand on their own. I've seen that technique work more than once in the short time I've been on Yorkietalk. Other times, as SoCal points out, they stand up on their own. Talk to your vet. As for runny eyes, that is common too. Some people swear that the hair around the tear ducts can be trimmed, and that takes care of the problem. Talk to a groomer about that. It's easy to panic over these adorable little creatures, but they are remarkably tough. It sounds like your mom has a great little dog there that she will love for years and years to come. Good luck, and keep in touch. Oh, and there's like a law that you have to post pictures. Edit: Oops, Snow Yorkies posted as I was writing my note. Listen to her. She's much smarter than me. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

10-04-2005, 07:18 AM	#7
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Hi !! And welcome to YT!!! Some Yorkies ears always stand up. And some don't. They are all so cute. Princess's ears stand up only some times. My vet asked if I was going to show her. I told him I wasn't, he said he could tape her ears to always stand up. Well, after thinking about it, I decided, Would I want tape on my ears? I know it's not painful, but it must feel weird. So, I just let her ears go. They stand, when she want's them to stand, and so be it. She is two years and four months old, and has never had any health problems. I feel I made the right choice. I'm gald you found this site. There are lots of great people here, who really love their babies, and are Very smart about the breed. Please post a picture when you can! And Again, Welcome! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

10-04-2005, 07:29 AM	#8
Mydogkelsey YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 1,133	My Kelsey is yorkie/poodle mix and she has floppy ears and she hasn't had an ear infection. I wouldn't worry too much about that. I just make sure to dry Kelsey really good after bathes or whenever she gets wet. I'll flip her ears inside out to dry them out after I'm done blowdrying her. LOL she doesnt mind it. __________________ R.I.P. Amy girl 01/06/06

10-04-2005, 09:02 AM	#9
yorkieangel Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md Posts: 1,530	I found switching around until I found a certain food made all the gunky eye stuff go away . Cowboy went from terribly goopy eyes to NO goop at all __________________ Yorkieangel Last edited by yorkieangel; 10-04-2005 at 09:03 AM. Reason: sp

10-03-2005, 11:16 PM	#2
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Hi....we are neighbors as I live in San Diego. How old is Teddie? The ears sometimes take time to come up and sometimes they don't ever come up but they are adorble either way imo. We have a yorkie meetup group that meets at a dog park once a month. You should come and meet the other yorkies in SD! Go to http://yorkie.meetup.com/17/ and join.

10-03-2005, 11:33 PM	#3
Hamoth YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 358	I haven't ever heard about droopy ears being a problem health-wise. My pup's also got permanent floppy's. No ear problems yet, he's 1.2 years old.

10-04-2005, 10:09 AM	#11
stacisnyder04 I Love My Boys Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,504	Cosmo's ears floppy and I think they are going to be like this forever, I have tried shaving them and they are still floppy. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Staci , Cosmo, Astro, and Blu (RIP) Cosmo's Age: http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...k/d69e/age.png Astro's Age: http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...k/9c6a/age.png

10-04-2005, 10:36 AM	#12
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Hello and welcome to YT. My dogs ears both went up on there own but you can try shaving them or taping them to get them to go up, __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-04-2005, 10:53 AM	#13
lilfoot YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 769	Chachi....that is such a cute picture of your Yorkies.....My Zoe has floppy ears...and yes she does have ear infections...but when we got her she had two massive ear infections...so I don't think it has anything to do with the floppy ears....just a health issue with her.

10-04-2005, 11:53 AM	#15
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Both of mine had floppy ears whaen we got them. They both stand good now. we had to shave the girls ears , there was just to much hair. but My little boy had the biggest ears but has now growed into them and they now look little. But some Yorkies ears never stand. and they are adorable floppy too.