Successful GSD ear tapings!

In yesterday’s post, I wrote that I finally taped the three puppies’ ears. That actually happened on Thursday. Today is Sunday. The puppies were shaking their heads a lot like there was some irritation, so I took the tape off today. (It has been very humid/rainy, so it is not surprising that fungal infection might develop quickly.) So after only 3 days of tape, this is what I got:

Roz has the most tan, Daphne is in a pink collar, and Niles is in green collar, last to enter video.

I am so happy that the taping was so successful. I know it might be short-lived, because the tape wasn’t on very long. But this is a really good start. And I may not need to tape anymore. We shall see! I will keep posting on this topic.

If you need a consult on whether or not to tape your German Shepherd puppy’s ears, feel free to get in touch. Call or text 304-610-7172. Sarah Morgan. You can send photos and videos.

Taping GSD puppy ears at 4 months

I have to admit I had my hopes up that I would not have to tape ears on this litter of puppies. I had to tape their mom’s (See See’s) ears, so I bred to a sire (Luc) with really good ears. All of the puppies have had both ears up. Usually, when GSD ears have been up, they will go back up even if they come down during teething. However, if the ear starts to crease, it is advisable to tape to make sure the ear ultimately will stand. So yes, there were creases developing, and therefore, I bit the bullet and taped four out of five of the puppies’ ears. Here are before pictures and an after video.

Daphne
Roz
Niles (still available to right home)
They look like little dunce hats!

Günther/Frasier who was sold already to a fantastic home, came back to visit, and I taped his ears too. The tape only lasted a few days on him, but the ears look pretty good already!

Aimee helped hold Günther/Frasier while I taped.
Günther/Frasier looks great after just a few days of tape, although they may need redone

Taping GSD puppy ears and 4 month reunion

The whole litter got back together for a play date!

That’s Amy with Martin/Duke on the left, then Daphne and Roz with me in the middle, and Niles closest to Aimee on the right with Frasier/Günther in profile.
We tried so hard to get the perfect shot. Amy’s husband took the pics. Thanks Jon!

That’s Niles with my hand on his nose. He is still available. After being the smallest male at birth, he is now the largest. He weighs 54 lbs on his 4m birthday.

We decided to tape Frasier/Günther’s ears. You can see in the top photo they are kinda droopy.
Goodbye sweet Frasier/Günther! I am grateful to my puppy buyers like Amy and Aimee, who take such wonderful care of “my” babies.

At 4 months, GSD puppy ears need to be carefully evaluated. Frasier/Günther’s ears had been up and down, and because Aimee lives near DC, we decided to save her a trip and do it now. Best case scenario, the tape can stay on for 2 weeks, and Aimee can see great ears after that. She was instructed to check the ears daily to make sure air is getting inside the ear and for any signs of infection. The tape has to stay dry, so she has to be dedicated to using an umbrella if necessary to take him out. He didn’t seem to mind the taping. Afterwards, he shook his head a couple of times and said, “Whatever! No problem.”

What is so great about German Shepherds?

If you don’t already know, I can’t possibly tell you in a paragraph or two. I’m just going to tell you one thing that is not widely known.

When German Shepherds have an adult coat as these puppies do now, and they get muddy, when it dries the mud just falls off. I swept the floor in this room yesterday and mopped it. All the dust and dirt you see on the floor has come off of the puppies this morning. As they play, the dirt just drops off of them, and I can sweep it up. Even when they get dirty, they don’t stay dirty!

The large male puppy with no collar is still available.

These puppies are extremely well socialized, health checked, are current on vaccines, and wormed. AKC Champion and performance bloodlines. Parents are OFA certified hips and elbows, and DM CLEAR.

For more information, call or text Sarah Morgan at 304-610-7172 or email morganshep@aol.com

Pics from The Virginia Kennel Club puppy class–Green collar male is available

These pics were taken at the Zoom Room in Short Pump
I think the photographer was making funny noises
All three behaving nicely
Beautiful front on this boy
Airplane ears
Daphne’s ears look the best this day
Three different stages of ears
This pic is out of focus, but we finally caught him with his ears up!

Call or text if you are interested in this boy. 304-610-7172 or Email morganshep@aol.com

For more information on puppy classes, go to this link https://thevirginiakennelclub.com/

GSD male puppy Available! and Video of See See with her puppies

See See has recovered nicely from the snakebite, and she is happy to play with her puppies again.

The large male puppy with the Green Collar is still available!

The puppies are now crate trained and well socialized. The male is laid back and very outgoing with people and likes playing with other dogs. He has been to stores and puppy classes, and he is leash trained. He will likely be a very large adult.

For more info, call or text Sarah Morgan at 304-610-7172 or email morganshep@aol.com

See See got bit by a copperhead!

She will be ok. I took her to the emergency vet last night. Her blood work looks ok, so the venom hasn’t affected her systemically. The vet said the swelling and discoloration will get worse before it gets better.

Last night: It looked really swollen. She could barely put weight on it, and it was very painful.
Now: The hair is shaved off, and she is on pain meds and putting more weight on it.

The vet thinks she will make a full recovery.

Keep a close eye out for copperheads! They are out early this year due to heavy rains and heat! We didn’t find the one that bit See See.

Two fabulous GSD pups still available! Sweet natured and beautiful!

Niles and Daphne
Daphne 13 wks and 34 lbs!
Niles at 13 wks and 40 lbs.!
Look at the chest on Niles!

Pics taken today, 4/14/2024. 13 weeks old. Healthy, vaccinated, wormed, vet checked. DM clear and OFA (hips and elbows) parents. Very well socialized, happy puppies. Show quality, but I will let go as pets on spay/neuter contract. Ears have all been up. $2500 to approved homes only.

Great temperaments. Daphne adores children and everyone. Niles is going to be big and is spending all his energy growing. He loves people and gets along great with other dogs and does not seem to be an alpha type male. They have been to Home Depot and puppy classes and love to be petted by everyone. Leash trained. Crate trained. Early socialization and training done for you!

Call or text for more info. Sarah Morgan, reputable German Shepherd breeder for over 25 years. 304-610-7172 or email morganshep@aol.com