When to tape GSD puppy ears

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 mightContinue reading “Successful GSD ear tapings!”

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 earsContinue reading “Taping GSD puppy ears at 4 months”

Taping GSD puppy ears and 4 month reunion

The whole litter got back together for a play date! 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. At 4 months, GSD puppy ears need to be carefully evaluated. Frasier/Günther’s earsContinue reading “Taping GSD puppy ears and 4 month reunion”

Yet another GSD ear taping

This 4m old male GSD puppy has flying nun ears, and they were developing a crease on the inside. I advised taping them. With his owner’s assistance, I taped them up, and he adjusted beautifully. Patricia will monitor them daily, checking for the slightest sign of inflammation or infection. Thank you to Virginia Kennel ClubContinue reading “Yet another GSD ear taping”

Re-taping See See’s ears

See See’s left ear tape got messed up, and the ear started to lean way in, probably because I let Winston babysit her. They must have played a little too hard. So, I took the tape off that ear, which happened to be the one that had stopped standing on its own. And guess what?Continue reading “Re-taping See See’s ears”