It's perfectly normal for the ears to droop during teething. However, the thickness of the ears is in the breeding and if they are too thick, they may not come up. The ears should be trimmed on the edge about halfway down each side, then use a clipper (the Wahl clipper is available in your local Payless or other drug store, the kind that is used to trim the hair on the back of the neck) with a surgical blade, about halfway down front and back of each ear.

Yes, we will gladly glue your puppy's ears for free. Gluing is a common practice in the Terrier breeds and is done to help get a better crease in the ear. You would bring the puppy to us to have them glued and unglued in two week cycles usually starting between 12-16 weeks of age. The age to start depends on the dog, you will normally see the ears begin to set strangely about the time they start teething. See similar questions...

Whether or not to have the ears cropped is a personal decision that must be made by each individual owner. People are attracted to different breeds because of their unique appearances and cropped ears are often an important part of what people think a boxer should look like. Others may not want to risk anesthesia in their new puppy and be perfectly content with the softer look of pendulous ears. See similar questions...

Although some puppies' ears stand as early as 8-10 weeks, don't be concerned if your pup's ears don't stand until 6-7 months (especially pups with large ears) after teething. Some pups ears never stand. This is known as a "soft ear". Sometimes taping is successful. "Soft ears" are a genetic trait, and dogs with soft ears should not be bred even if taping is successful. It is a disqualification in showing. Some GSDs ears stand but wiggle at the tips when the dogs run. See similar questions...

Basically, breeders fit into six categories and like every business there are levels of desirability. The Well Known High Profile Professional, Well Known Professionals Who Exhibit and Advertise regularly, Dedicated fanciers, who do little advertising and are totally unconcerned about statistics, but regularly show up at Specialty Shows and who also regularly exhibit and finish dogs to their Championships generation after generation. See similar questions...

Although some puppies' ears stand as early as 8-10 weeks, don't be concerned if your pup's ears don't stand until 6-7 months (especially pups with large ears) after teething. Some pups ears never stand. This is known as a "soft ear". Sometimes taping is successful. "Soft ears" are a genetic trait, and dogs with soft ears should not be bred even if taping is successful. It is a disqualification in showing. Some GSD's ears stand but wiggle at the tips when the dogs run. See similar questions...

Usually, dog-ears stand between 8 weeks and 6 months of age. Some Dogs' ears stand already pretty by 10-12 weeks of age. Your dog's ears may stand but wiggle at the tips when the dog runs. This "friendly ears" are not a desirable trait for Show dogs. See similar questions...

Many things can cause itchy ears. Some common causes of itchy ears are dry skin, ear wax and outer ear infections. Please consult your physician or an ear, nose and throat specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment of itchy ears. See similar questions...

Housebreaking a toy dog is not difficult but a job that most people seem to have difficulty at. I can assure you that if you were housebreaking a Great Dane, you would watch the dog like a hawk cause it's no longer a puddle -- It's a lake! THOU SHALT NOT BRING HOME A PUPPY OR ADULT DOG AND EXPECT IT TO KNOW IMMEDIATELY WHERE THE POTTY IS. Every time they move from one home to another they need to be taught where to go. THOU SHALT NOT EXPECT A YOUNG PUPPY OF 8-16 WEEKS TO BE HOUSEBROKEN. See similar questions...

My Yorkie puppies are trained to use a dog litter box and in that litter box I put a blank(unprinted) piece of newspaper. They have been trained to use this box since they started to walk. By the time you get your Yorkie, she/he has been using the box for about 6 plus weeks or more depending on the age of your puppy when you get it. You will need to continue with the litter box training or start training your dog to go outside. See my housebreaking page for more information. See similar questions...

Yorkies do not require a lot of food, the side panel of the food bag is a good guide based on the weight and age of your Yorkie. Generally the will eat 1/2 a cup per day for the first year than a 1/4 cup a day there after. Keep in mind this is only a guide the overall weight and age of your Yorkie is what determines the amount of food required. [Back to Top] See similar questions...

Every few weeks if you keep your Yorkie in a puppy cut. If your Yorkie is in full coat once a week is advisable. [Back to Top] See similar questions...

a child grows, the transfer unit and connecting wire will eventually become too small, and replacements will be required. Ear Technology's philosophy is to provide re-sized transfer units to children at only modest cost. See similar questions...

Tinnitus is very common and can be annoying and distracting. Almost 37 million Americans have tinnitus in their ear or ears. It may come and go or might be a constant bother. It might be soft or loud, low pitched (roaring), or high-pitched (ringing) kind of sound. More than 7 million people are so badly afflicted that they can’t lead normal lives. See similar questions...

In Turkey, the ears are docked to keep wolves from getting a hold on the dog and ripping and tearing the ears. In Turkey, one may also find Anatolian Shepherds wearing a collar of iron prongs or spikes. This is to protect the dog from getting their throats ripped when being attacked by a predator. American bred dogs do not have their ears cropped, although they may have dewclaws removed. See similar questions...

No. This is a personal option. Ear cropping is traditional (as a flock guardian, dogs are at an advantage if the prey have no ears to bite at) but not required even for show dogs. Although a cropped ear is preferred, many European countries have banned cropping for humane reasons. The cropped ear does change the expression, however, and some feel it makes the look of the dog. See similar questions...

Fiona is a hybrid of an African fennec fox and a North American red fox. As she matured, her fennec ancestry asserted itself, which was expressed as much larger ears. It has caused her some difficulty, but she has decided to take pride in her ancestry; she changed her clothing from her former white dress to an Americanized version of traditional fennec garb. See similar questions...

The ear forms wax to trap dust and dirt particles, keeping them from reaching the eardrum. Usually the wax accumulates a bit, dries out, and falls out of the ear canal carrying the dirt and dust with it. The ear canal may be blocked by wax when attempts to clean the ear push wax deeper into the canal and cause a blockage. Wax blockage is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. See similar questions...