Want this question answered?
German Shepherd's are born with naturally floppy ears as their cartilage in their ears has not yet developed enough to support them. Most German Shepherd's ears will stand up eventually, all though there are sometimes Dogs that retain their floppy ears. The vast majority, however, will have erect ears in time.
PlayfulOutgoingAdorableObediantWilling to pleaseLovingFluffyLarge ears
We bought a German shepherd pup in October. We brought him home at 6 weeks old. His ears stood up at 7 weeks old. I have kept picture logs and specifically marked the day his ears stood up.
Absolutely not ! That's mutilation - just as 'tail docking' is !
It's unlikely. Most often when a prick eared dog is mixed with a drop eared dog the ears will not stand.
German Shepherd
It is completely normal for a German shepherd to have only one ear or both ears folded; every dog is different. A shepherd should be brushed daily because of the excessive amount of shedding they experience, especially in the warmer months.
The Belgian Tervuren is more squarely built than the German Shepherd, has a longer coat, is lighter of foot, greater overall speed and has smaller ears. The German Shepherd has a louder bark, longer tail and has a more sloping top line than the Belgian Tervuren. The Belgian Tervuren's coat always has black tipped guard hairs. The German Shepherd tends to shed more frequently. There is also a size difference being that the German Shepherd is slightly larger and longer than the Tervuren. Once you see them side by side, the differences are very apparent and you will never mistake a Terv for a German Shepherd. I believe the Belgian Tervuren is a more serious herder and is probably not as good with children because he tends to chase and nip in order to keep them in line but this is just a general observation. Both are great dogs!
I have A German Shepherd And His Ears Stand up my them Selfs...You never want to use Glue or any thing Like that on you Pet......Some German Shepherds Have what is called weak ear where the ear or ears will never stand up Just Live with it.......Or If you are in the need to see them standing Call a Vet......
God I hope your dog doesn't have any more than it's supposed to. A normal dog has two ears, two eyes, four legs, etc.
For a long hair have a paddle brush and a wide toothed comb. Make sure you unmatt al around the feet and ears :)
Legend has it, that gray wolves were actually used in the breeding to create German Shepherd's. The similarities are the pointy ears, the long muzzle, the long legs, bushy tail, and when they walk they hunch over and sort of trot (it looks a little like they are skipping).