The German Shepherd Ears Chart: 5 Things You Need To Know

Genetic Background

Sometimes, German Shepherd dogs with faulty ears mate with “normal” German Shepherds which results in floppy-eared GSD puppies.

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Breeding Program

Competitive GSD breeders regularly check their breeding dogs for health issues and appearance faults.

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Teething Period

It is perfectly normal that GSD puppy's ears go up and down during this period.

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Parasitic Infestation

The most common reason why your German Shepherd’s ears are suddenly down is due to a parasitic infestation.

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