German Shepherd Puppy Ears Stand Up. Whether your german shepherd puppy has floppy ears, or perhaps, one ear up and one down, this time frame can sure feel like a very long time as you’re anxiously waiting for those ears to miraculously stand up on their own one morning. There are some german shepherds who naturally have floppy ears and may never stand up.
Conversely, if your german shepherd still has floppy ears at 9 months, he probably always will. So, if they are teething, be patient and try not to worry. You should expect your german shepherds puppy ears to stand up and remain erect when he is finished teething.
There are some german shepherds who naturally have floppy ears and may never stand up.
Wait to see if puppy's ears stand up naturally. After 3000 people voting in my poll and a lot of questions in the comment section, i decided to make a table to provide a clear overview. Occasionally a german shepherd puppy will need some help in getting his/her ears to stand up. A german shepherd puppy should never be left alone with other dogs that are mouthy, and might like to tug on the puppy’s ears.