Why do some Great Danes have floppy ears?

The practice of cropping the ears and tails on certain breeds of dogs goes back in history to a time when dogs were bred and used for much different purposes. Ear cropping in Great Danes began to prevent ripping and tearing when confronting wild boar during a hunt.

Are Great Danes born with floppy ears?

Historically, it used to be standard practice to crop a Great Dane’s ears but this has become less popular in recent times. Would it surprise you to know that Great Danes are actually born with floppy ears and a super long tail? It is becoming more common to see Great Danes with their natural floppy ears and tail.

Do Great Dane puppies ears stand up?

The Great Dane is best known for his classic cropped ears standing straight on top of his head. His ears are usually taped 6-12 weeks until his ears are trained to stand tall, erect, and pointed. Cropping ears and tails in dogs has become controversial.

Why are puppies born with floppy ears?

As mentioned earlier, all puppies are born with soft and floppy ears. This is because they lack tough cartilage and strong ear muscles. Typically, it takes several months for a puppy’s ears to stand up fully. You may be able to feel their ears firming up after only a couple months of age.

Should Great Dane ears be cropped?

A young Danes ears are typically cropped between 7 and 10-weeks of age, if your Great Dane is older than 12 weeks, it’s almost too late. The Vet will now tape your dog’s ears rigidly, in an upright position. You will now be responsible to clean, tape, and re-tape your Dane’s ears for about 6 months on average.

How do you tell if your puppy’s ears will stand?

Check His Ears An excellent way to check is to call your puppy or make a sound that gets their attention. If their ears perk up in a way that suggests they are trying to stand, there is a good chance they will go up over time. Another good indication is where the ears are placed on the head.

Do you dock a great Danes tail?

Great Danes usually do not have docked tails however, some have docked tails from having had the tail amputation procedure. Docked tails in Great Danes is a selective option decided by their owners to have their puppies or adult dogs’ tails docked.

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