1959 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Hi everyone, Was wondering about my chi pup she is 13 weeks old and has one ear up and the other is very floppy the up ear has been up for weeks and weeks (at least 6) are the chances of the other one eventually coming up good Any help would be terrific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Puppies are like human babies and teeth. You will find they will go up and down in the next 6 months or so. Has the other one ever been up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryamartimmy Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Hi, My breeder told me that I should expect my puppies ears to go all floppity during her teething period (from around 3 to 4 months onwards). They usually right themselves though. Not sure what happens if one ear was NEVER up though.... Mind you, unless you're planning on showing the dog, it doesn't make that much difference- just adds character to that beautiful little face. Can we have a pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959 Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Hi thanks for replies No, ear has never been up. What are its chances? As for adding charactor I dont know about that She is registered on the main register Would love to send pic but have no idea how Will keep hoping Thanks again for replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 "She is registered on the main register" makes no difference it purely depends on the muscle in that area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryamartimmy Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 The main register just means that she can be shown and bred from (correct me if I'm wrong). All purebreeds can be put on this register. The ear is another thing entirely. It should only matter if you were planning on showing your dog. Were you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 Sorry think we have our wires crossed here When i stated she is registered on the main register I mean I dont think a floppy eared dog is good for showing (not a good look) Sorry about that Lovely puppy Tryamartimmy.Mine is Chocolate/Tan long coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryamartimmy Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Ah. Yeah, probably not good for showing, but you could still contact a few breeders in your area to check it out! Bet yours is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 There are many things you can do to get the ear to set correctly. You can purchase some tape from the chemist. I have forgotten the name of it but if you say the sticky one that looks like paper. Now, you can do several things. Just run the tape straight up the ear on the inside of the ear and it should sit straight up. If it doesnt apply another layer. If you purchase a very wide tape you can cut out a rough pattern of the ear and again stick on the inside. Same applies if it doesnt sit up straight apply another layer. Now if you want to get really technical you can purchase some pipe cleaners and cut to the length required and cut out an ear pattern on the sticky paper tape and stick the piece of pipe cleaner on the tape and stick it to the ear. Just make sure that nothing will cause discomfort from the pipe cleaner. If needed put a small piece of cotton wool on either end of the pipe cleaner. You can also enclose the pipe cleaner in between the layers of the sticky tape. Now if you don't want to do that you can purchase some Flexible Collodion from the chemist and paint the fur side of the ear till it goes stiff. It may take quite a few applications. Buy the way the stuff stinks, smells like a hospital to me. The smell goes away quite quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunsafun Boxers Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 My mum always taped her puppies ears with surgical tape. it didn't hurt when you took it off and she never had a floppy ear after that. She still does it now, and in still showing and breeding chi's with success. Jenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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