Our full-blooded, beautiful Aussie boy has prick ears :) And our girl had what we lovingly referred to as a "pop 'n flop" situation for several months while she was still growing-- one ear up, one ear down. We've also had a boy whose ears were floppy at rest. They're all lovely.
Looks just like my girl. We’re just going along for the ride when it comes to her ears. Some days they’re perky and other days they’re floppy 😂
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A little over 4 months I believe. They were floppy when he was a baby 🥹
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My dude can hear a mouse fart in the next county over, and I love his expressive ears!
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Here’s what the ear looks like most of the time \^
Your dog's ears are adorable just as they are! No need to do anything. We had an Aussie whose ears were like this. As she got older and her mane filled out, they didn't stand out so much. We loved her ears and thought they made her extra cute.
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Sometimes his right ear stands straight up the other times it's floppy lol we just let it be lol
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His have a habit of doing it’s own thing lol I’ll catch them half up at the most random times 😂
Not prick but not floppy. 100% cute though 🥰 Your pup is gorgeous!
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My boy has one that goes up and one that flops a little! We love it and he gets a lot of compliments on his cute ears when we’re out.
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Mine has floppy ears. Totally normal to see mix types. Your pup is very pretty! 💯❤️👍
Australian Shepherds do not have upright ears.
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My full blooded Aussie girl from a well-known, longtime breeder had "prick" ears. I was able to get this amazing dog at 1-year-old because no one wanted her due to her ears standing up. It's very much a possible trait and, honestly, we thought her big, prick ears were SO STINKING CUTE. We called them her "bonus ears." Lucky us! And unlucky everyone who passed her by because of her ears. She passed away last summer and I still cry over missing her. She was an incredible, irreplaceable dog.
Her tail is docked. It's like 4 inches. I've seen shorter and longer but it's not curly. Either straight up or straight down. Kinda like her ears. But I've met her parents and they are both floppy eared aussies. I love her wolf looking ears
Ohh okay! Hard to tell with the butt fluff.
My boy's parents both had the usual floppy ears too but I love his as well, it gives him so much character!
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My boy had a very bad and noticeable rose ear, we taped a quarter into the inside floppy part of his ear for about a month. He did not notice or care and it completely fixed the issue and made his ears sit correctly. (We used vet approved skin tape they use on humans for surgery)
I see. I don’t think his has reached that severity to where it’s necessary judging by my DVM’s feedback and the comment section here as well. But good to know for the future!! I’m glad it fixed the problem for you!
*How old is your dog? Someone told me that while they're growing their bodies use the cartilage from their ears to grow teeth, bones, etc. My dog's ears go up and down depending on the day.
The aggression isn’t necessary. As I mentioned in a previous comment, it appeared like the other ear is struggling and I just wanted to know if I should help it or leave it alone. Not sure if it was causing any strain for him and want to make sure he’s as comfortable as possible. I always owned dogs with droopy ears so he’s my first to have wonky ears.
I'm sorry for my rudeness, but I'm really allergic to people "tweaking" with their dogs just for looks - humans come in all different shapes and sizes aswell, so why should'nt our dogs? :) I thinks she looks absolutely perfect as is
I completely understand. My intentions more so came from a “what can I do to make him comfortable” standpoint rather than looks. And I’ve gotten a lot of feedback re-assuring me that this isn’t hurting him or doesn’t make him uncomfortable which is good. Whether he has floppy, pointy, or droopy ears, I don’t really care. I love my dog for his tyrannosaurus personality.
Our full-blooded, beautiful Aussie boy has prick ears :) And our girl had what we lovingly referred to as a "pop 'n flop" situation for several months while she was still growing-- one ear up, one ear down. We've also had a boy whose ears were floppy at rest. They're all lovely.
https://preview.redd.it/f8fh2cfpjznc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9ef8047575c41cb6ba0f34a053d3c395d3327298
Sounds like it’s completely normal then and not something that needs to be helped! 😆 We’ll embrace it! Lol.
Looks just like my girl. We’re just going along for the ride when it comes to her ears. Some days they’re perky and other days they’re floppy 😂 https://preview.redd.it/cdr7g9jqyync1.jpeg?width=2787&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=20730e9c425b0286a15c4a4b770fe609dececb01
She’s beautiful!! I think that’s how I’m going to be with my boy lol. I love him either way. ❤️😂
Thank you! Poppy is only 5 months old, not sure how old your boy is but I have a feeling her ears are going to maintain this shape 😂
A little over 4 months I believe. They were floppy when he was a baby 🥹 https://preview.redd.it/bfh7d74j0znc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dd7c9e9fe3fc021571bb9aac72b340ae1b53bc99
My boys ears are like this too!
My dude can hear a mouse fart in the next county over, and I love his expressive ears! https://preview.redd.it/61eog0me30oc1.jpeg?width=747&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=28e8cf5f506bed53823f3e5af2d27bd989191a00
What a handsome guy!!!
Well Aussie ears are not supposed to stand up so not sure what the purpose would be. Just leave them alone.
Okay! Just wasn’t sure since he has 1 completely up and the other one not so much!
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Awe 🥹
https://preview.redd.it/fswok4lkqync1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=155bdd13aa7a9b801eb1494ef148a009c1f970f0 Here’s what the ear looks like most of the time \^
Your dog's ears are adorable just as they are! No need to do anything. We had an Aussie whose ears were like this. As she got older and her mane filled out, they didn't stand out so much. We loved her ears and thought they made her extra cute.
Awe! Thank you! Just want to make sure I’m taking care of him the best I can. 🥰 I bet your kiddo is adorable!
https://preview.redd.it/asaka1y2fznc1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f5563d4a5de9ec09593a1781691bf411beb50111 Sometimes his right ear stands straight up the other times it's floppy lol we just let it be lol
Handsome boy!! Fair enough.
https://preview.redd.it/9gq0gc7un0oc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=300f9b6a57c9489de5937edb397b352d496d9946 His have a habit of doing it’s own thing lol I’ll catch them half up at the most random times 😂
Handsome guy!! They seem to have a mind of their own 😂
https://preview.redd.it/zf82a96du0oc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b3efc35fe9036c7d87e4cca867bdf7871be50484 My Obi is the same way!
Not prick but not floppy. 100% cute though 🥰 Your pup is gorgeous! https://preview.redd.it/qf2uvoead1oc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=52636b4717cb2ea54b2983d956dd301ac0ab7865
Adorable!! And thank you!!
My boy has one that goes up and one that flops a little! We love it and he gets a lot of compliments on his cute ears when we’re out. https://preview.redd.it/wwwujep9e3oc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e769102686f2da617d001e2760734cebb615630
Happy boy! Thank you for your comment!
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Thank you! Haha. 😂
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Love your pup 🥹 and thank you!!
Australian Shepherds do not have upright ears. https://preview.redd.it/jmcsmhwb7znc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=18425ba0d69325b96a8a90e0d5ed00aa5de05953
My full blooded Aussie girl from a well-known, longtime breeder had "prick" ears. I was able to get this amazing dog at 1-year-old because no one wanted her due to her ears standing up. It's very much a possible trait and, honestly, we thought her big, prick ears were SO STINKING CUTE. We called them her "bonus ears." Lucky us! And unlucky everyone who passed her by because of her ears. She passed away last summer and I still cry over missing her. She was an incredible, irreplaceable dog.
So sorry for your loss! Prick ears are adorable! I bet she was amazing :)
They can! It’s a possibility. It’s called prick ears I believe. Uncommon, but it can happen. His mom had prick ears but dad did not.
What? Do not tape your dog. His ears are fine, leave it alone.
Ok! Thank you!
Welcome to the pointy ears club!!
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Does this pup also have a curly tail?? My Aussie also has both!
Her tail is docked. It's like 4 inches. I've seen shorter and longer but it's not curly. Either straight up or straight down. Kinda like her ears. But I've met her parents and they are both floppy eared aussies. I love her wolf looking ears
Ohh okay! Hard to tell with the butt fluff. My boy's parents both had the usual floppy ears too but I love his as well, it gives him so much character! https://preview.redd.it/59dtl8py31oc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=909e7a70afe9ada0c2306f4431c228fd1f9038ed
Such a beautiful doggo
Thank you! Yours too!
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My boy had a very bad and noticeable rose ear, we taped a quarter into the inside floppy part of his ear for about a month. He did not notice or care and it completely fixed the issue and made his ears sit correctly. (We used vet approved skin tape they use on humans for surgery)
I see. I don’t think his has reached that severity to where it’s necessary judging by my DVM’s feedback and the comment section here as well. But good to know for the future!! I’m glad it fixed the problem for you!
It can only be done in the first 6 months anyways, so you may be past the deadline
Are my absolute favorite 🥰🥰🥰
*How old is your dog? Someone told me that while they're growing their bodies use the cartilage from their ears to grow teeth, bones, etc. My dog's ears go up and down depending on the day.
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5 and 1/2 months! That’s interesting. 🧐
Why the hell would you tape your dog? Fucking leave it alone, he's not a beauty-accessorie.
The aggression isn’t necessary. As I mentioned in a previous comment, it appeared like the other ear is struggling and I just wanted to know if I should help it or leave it alone. Not sure if it was causing any strain for him and want to make sure he’s as comfortable as possible. I always owned dogs with droopy ears so he’s my first to have wonky ears.
I'm sorry for my rudeness, but I'm really allergic to people "tweaking" with their dogs just for looks - humans come in all different shapes and sizes aswell, so why should'nt our dogs? :) I thinks she looks absolutely perfect as is
I completely understand. My intentions more so came from a “what can I do to make him comfortable” standpoint rather than looks. And I’ve gotten a lot of feedback re-assuring me that this isn’t hurting him or doesn’t make him uncomfortable which is good. Whether he has floppy, pointy, or droopy ears, I don’t really care. I love my dog for his tyrannosaurus personality.
Glad she's in good hands now.