My baby's ears not up yet...?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

OurGizmo · 01-02-2008, 05:58 AM

I really am not bothered whether they stand or not as they suit him as they are ..(the tip down!) ...I am only curious..he is just 5 months old ..he sleeps and his ears are upright but it's the only time they are!!

From experience (and without help, as I will leave it to nature!!) ...have you ever found ears to still stand at this late age??

bjh · 01-02-2008, 11:05 AM

Are you keeping the ears shaved? Sometimes taping them will help. I have seen Yorkie ears come up as late as 6 month. This is a great website on how to tape the ears :http://members.cox.net/jrogan/ears.html

Good luck.

lksdolls · 01-02-2008, 11:08 AM

I've had their ears go straight up and stay there as early as 3 weeks old and as old as 6 months.

paulapoo · 01-02-2008, 04:51 PM

I believe it's normal for ears to go up and down during the teething stage (I believe that is well past 5 months) So I wouldn't be surprised if you notice them going up and down a lot. If your dog has thicker hair like mine and you don't shave the tips, there's a better chance they will stay down. I love down ears, and when just the tips are down I think it's even more cute!!!

01-02-2008, 05:58 AM	#1
OurGizmo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 63	My baby's ears not up yet...?? I really am not bothered whether they stand or not as they suit him as they are ..(the tip down!) ...I am only curious..he is just 5 months old ..he sleeps and his ears are upright but it's the only time they are!! From experience (and without help, as I will leave it to nature!!) ...have you ever found ears to still stand at this late age??

01-02-2008, 11:08 AM	#3
lksdolls YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,105	I've had their ears go straight up and stay there as early as 3 weeks old and as old as 6 months. __________________ Linda and her Baker's Dozen, RIP my angels Reggie & Bo

01-02-2008, 04:51 PM	#4
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I believe it's normal for ears to go up and down during the teething stage (I believe that is well past 5 months) So I wouldn't be surprised if you notice them going up and down a lot. If your dog has thicker hair like mine and you don't shave the tips, there's a better chance they will stay down. I love down ears, and when just the tips are down I think it's even more cute!!! __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

01-02-2008, 11:05 AM	#2
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Are you keeping the ears shaved? Sometimes taping them will help. I have seen Yorkie ears come up as late as 6 month. This is a great website on how to tape the ears :http://members.cox.net/jrogan/ears.html Good luck.