Border Collie Puppy Ears Up

Puppy Ears. There is much debate on whether to try and set puppy ears or leave them to do as they will. I, personally, don't like to leave the ears to chance so I set my puppies' ears. Since I have been asked on many occasions over the years what "method" I use, I have decided to add this page to my website.

Border collie puppy ears up. Cleaning you Border Collie puppy’s ears is a vital part of their grooming routine. Wax and dirt build up in their ears more than ours. If left unchecked, it will completely block the Border Collie’s ear canal or cause all sorts of nasty infections and possible permanent damage to the eardrum. When a collie's ears are like the last dog in Joedee's photographs (the one with the ball - semi-erect) I have always thought of that that type of ear as a "tulip" ear and heavier than a true semi-erect ear. A collie I had had heavy ears which were all over the place as a pup, including erect and just about crossing over. The cross-bracing period varies from puppy to puppy, although puppies from the same litter usually have similar requirements. Taping and bracing a collie puppy's ears does two things. First, taping the ear over helps keep its natural "break" (the place where the ear bends forward) flexible so that the ear cartilage does not become straight and. EARS: Border Collies also have two types of ears, erect, like the two dogs immediately below, and semi-erect (which actually covers a whole spectrum of ear carriage; more on ears, below). BODY TYPE: Please note that a Border Collie's body shape is very important in identifying the breed.

The metabolism of a Border Collie is average compared to other medium breed dogs. They also tend to be very active and energetic, and need higher calorie foods for maintenance. In particular, active collies involved in lengthy play or dog sports need about 900 to 1,00 calories a day. The collie ear. It is an enigma in itself! Some owners go through their collie’s whole life without realizing how important ear structure was in the development of collies. For most collies, if left to its own, their ears will prick straight up towards the sky. Your puppy's breeding is a good indicator of whether his ears will stand up. Dogs inherit the prick ear from their wolf ancestry, so you'll see standing ears on wolflike breeds with thick, double coats such as the Alaskan malamute, Samoyed, and Siberian husky.Primitive breeds such as the Mexican hairless, basenji, and pharaoh hound also have naturally standing ears and a sleek, short coat. I think it varies a little from puppy to puppy, but from what I've heard, the ears will do crazy things during teething, and you'll have a better idea after that's over. So, like about 6-7 months old you should have a pretty good idea if they're going all the way up or not, maybe. Folks with more experience might know better than me, though.

No need to tape. Border collies were originally bred as working dogs so they were not prized for how they looked, but how they worked. They come with the ears the way they were born with, either up or down is ok. note: some border collie puppies ears stand up, but then fall down when they are bigger. Emma J: BCs do not get their ears cropped. Cropping is a surgery. I taped my BCs ears up when she was 7 weeks old (1 day shy of 8 weeks) . I took toilet paper rolls and taped to to the base or leather part of her ear to make them stand and taped they tips down to make them tip. Rose's ears are only up when she's feeling confident but they are semi-prick. I've known people who taped their border collie's ears but most did it as they didn't want a dog with asymmetrical ears. Funnily enough the more they taped the more assymetrical the ears ended up being. How to Make my Border Collie’s Ears Stand Up. Your puppy’s ears look like they’re heading south. Here are some steps you can take to encourage them to develop a little more lift: Encourage your dog to strengthen the muscles at the base of his ears by chewing puppy-safe toys and chews purchased from a reputable pet shop or your vet.

Overview: Facts about the Border Collie breed. Whether this is the first time you’ve heard about the Border Collie or not, there is a lot of important information about this awesome purebred.. Border Collies are sheepdogs that originated from the Scottish borders, hence the name. They’re bred initially to work or herd livestock and are known for their obedience and wit. It sounded to me like the OP was aware of that and looking for confirmation from folks here after his vet talked to him about setting his puppy's ears. My guess is this is his first Border Collie and he was interested in a little helpful feedback. When your Border Collie puppy reaches the adolescence stage, it is already about become sexually mature. They’ll have developed complete adult teeth and pricked ears with dropping tips. As the Collies are pack dogs, they will form a strong bond with their pack which may also consist of other animals and people. Some ears may be completely set by the time the puppy is 6 months old. Others may not be completely set until the puppy is 2 years old! It all depends on the individual puppy and whether you're willing to keep trying. Thank you to Majestic Border Collies for the above information.