I have a 6 month old boxer puppy who has crazy flying ears (natural). I have read through all the forum posts, but can't find the age when the ears really settle down if they are going to. Should they be down by now or it is around 8 months? 1 year? My previous 2 boxers never had ears like this so I am not sure if these are permenant or if they will still lay down after he is finished with the teething process. Thanks for any insight.
Flying boxer ears?
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Caney Creek
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They should settle down after the teething process, but to ensure that they don't stay that way forever 
you can help out by massaging the ears daily. Here's a good link about that:
MASSAGING THE NATURAL EAR
you can help out by massaging the ears daily. Here's a good link about that:MASSAGING THE NATURAL EAR
Caney Creek
Boxer Insane
Don't give up
He's at the age right now where they will fly like CRAZY... during the teething stage... this is when you need to be most diligent with massage and taping (massage is probably most important). You won't likely see results until AFTER he's past this stage in his development, which means it could be a couple more months until they settle down. But if you don't keep up with the massaging/taping especially toward the end, the ears are more likely to stay in the "flying" position.
Some pups' ears will settle down naturally on their own, without any training. It just depends on the individual pup and how hard/strong the ear cartilage is.
He's at the age right now where they will fly like CRAZY... during the teething stage... this is when you need to be most diligent with massage and taping (massage is probably most important). You won't likely see results until AFTER he's past this stage in his development, which means it could be a couple more months until they settle down. But if you don't keep up with the massaging/taping especially toward the end, the ears are more likely to stay in the "flying" position.
Some pups' ears will settle down naturally on their own, without any training. It just depends on the individual pup and how hard/strong the ear cartilage is.
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CharliesDad
Boxer Pal
Sorry for the ignorance, but what do you mean by "flying ears"? Does that just mean they are really floppy? Thanks for the knowledge. 
Caney Creek
Boxer Insane
Sorry for the ignorance, but what do you mean by "flying ears"? Does that just mean they are really floppy? Thanks for the knowledge.
That means they're the OPPOSITE of floppy
More like they're trying to stand up!All puppies' ears tend to "fly" when they're young, especially during the teething stage (around 4-6 months). Puppies who naturally have soft cartilage, their ears will lay down and fall forward as they mature without any training; ears with harder cartilage, when the are not "trained" to lay flat (by massage or taping) during puppyhood, will be more likely to stay in the "flying" position as adults.
This (stock) photo is a good example of boxer ears: the dog on the left has ears that lay down; the pup on the right has "flying" ears.
http://dogs.y2u.co.uk/photo/RN_Boxer_Dog.jpg
BrownDog
Boxer Pal
Boxers :: Teagan.jpg picture by LStambaugh85 - Photobucket
Wow I didnt know any of this. Our white Boxer had flying ears and I always assumed that maybe she had some other breed mixed in with her.
Wow I didnt know any of this. Our white Boxer had flying ears and I always assumed that maybe she had some other breed mixed in with her.
TinksDream
Boxer Booster
I didn't know what "flying ears" were either. I guess Tink has flying ears but I think they are cute. I love when she is running after a toy and her ears are bouncing/"flying."
Caney Creek
Boxer Insane
She looks all boxer to me! :D
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