i just bought a welsh Pembroke corgi. he is about 8 weeks...

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Answer by Corgi Lover
Submitted on 6/10/2006
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We had the same issue when we got one of our Corgis a few years ago. I think his ears were just so big they couldn't stay erect. Our breeder help us "straighten" this situation out by using the following procedure. Cut out construction paper to fit the size of the ear (inside of ear). Place the construction paper on the inside of the ear, keeping the curvature of the ear, and us wide masking take to tape around each ear so they form the look you want. To keep the ears erect, and in the standing position, you will need run masking across the top of your corgis head connecting the ears together so they stay up. We left our dog taped up for a few weeks before taking the tape off. His ears are perfect now and you would never know he had droopy ears unless you go back and look at his puppy pictures.

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Question by Brandi
Submitted on 1/28/2004
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i just bought a welsh Pembroke corgi. he is about 8 weeks old and his ears do not stand up. is this normal? what should i do to get his ears to stand up?

Answer by Tanisha
Submitted on 2/1/2004
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I think their ears are supposed to stand up. I had a breed that was supposed to have ears that stood up too. About two of the puppies had floppy ears but eventually they got straight. I think it's just a puppy thing. It may be the difference in breeds but you'll just have to wait since you can't force their ears stand up.

Answer by heg
Submitted on 2/6/2004
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I grew up with a Corgi. As puppies their ears do not stand up on their own. When they get older and stronger then their ears will stand up straight. Occassionally even as adults when they run or get excited though, the ears will flop. I think it's an adorable trait and love looking back at puppy pictures with the floppy ears.

Answer by chadshepherd
Submitted on 2/7/2004
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My puppy's ears stood up at 8 weeks. These dogs are very smart they seem to put their ears up when it is convenient for them to. Like when there is food around or something like that. Give him/ her time the ears should go up.

Answer by Rucat
Submitted on 2/19/2004
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Sometimes when pup matures into an adult the ears do not bind vertically at all. To prevent something like this from happening or to cautious, tape can be applied to the back of the ears to hold them up. Don't worry ...it is not unhumain to do this.

Answer by Tracy
Submitted on 2/23/2004
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Typically their ears should be standing up by 8-10 weeks. Massaging the ears will increase blood flow to the cartlage tissue making it stronger allowing the ears to stand. This has worked for me. Good Luck!

Answer by corgi granma
Submitted on 2/24/2004
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You have chosen the best dog ever. we recently had to have our boy put down(cancer) we are looking for his replacement, they are so smart and faithful, good with kids too. lucky you.

Answer by Winston
Submitted on 3/20/2004
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If your puppy is teething his calcium is being deferred to that. You may want to give him a supplemental calcium pill with his meal. Check with your vet for the current dosage

Answer by jodi
Submitted on 3/21/2004
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i am 13,my corgi just died, but when he was a pup his ears wouldn't stand,but he grew into them and he only died on friday as a two year old!!Remember that their heads are still tiny compared to those ears!! ( he will grow into them!! trust me)

Answer by loopy
Submitted on 4/4/2004
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Well i think that u should not worry because when it grows up they might perk up.In lots of people say that that they will grow up. Well i hope i helped some. Tell him i said hi

Answer by spencer5649
Submitted on 4/13/2004
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tape its ears up thats what we did with are old lab

Answer by leelee
Submitted on 5/11/2004
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A corgi's ears go up and down for the first 12 weeks. If they don't stand by then, you should tape them. Flop-eard corgis have no efrect on their hearing though.

Answer by daisy1cow
Submitted on 7/4/2004
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We have a 2 yr old corgi and a new addition, he is 12 weeks old and he just got control over one. One stood up and the other didn't! But they still flop when he runs. Don't worry, your babies will stand up soon

Answer by corgi granma
Submitted on 7/11/2004
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those ears will stand up, and go down when pup is scared or in trouble. believe me pup will get in trouble. wonderful dogs,love mine so much.

Answer by mickmouse
Submitted on 9/6/2004
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Our corgi just had 3 pups on July 6th. Two of them are gone now to their new homes and when they left they each had one ear up. The first born we still have him and his ears are just as floppy as a rabbit :) I hope they stand up believes us :)

Answer by evil little thing
Submitted on 1/26/2006
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honestly, u don't have to be so frustrated about you'r Corgi so much that it's ear isn't going up, just waite, and be pasient. It will stand up soon. Even though i don't have a Corgi, I got a lot of info. about them. so trust me!!!!And I see that it has been about, ... almost two years already. so i am just wondering if you'r welsh Corgis ear is up or down. reply to me at coconut_bestfriend@hotmail.com TRUST ME!!!!! BUT HOWEVER, I THINK UR WELSH CORGI'S EAR IS ALREADY STANDING STRAIGHT UP!!!!! me!!! little evil thing!!

Answer by robinlee
Submitted on 3/18/2006
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Hi, I would like to ask a question. I purchased two corgie's females now three months old. They are sitting for us, coming when we call them, and we have them on a pretty good schedule for potty training. However, we do have accidents in the kitchen periodically after we have already taken them outside to do there business; an they do go. Is it that they are still too young to hold there stool ? Am I being to impatient ? Thanks any advice is appreciated. Robinlee

Answer by BRUCES MOM
Submitted on 9/8/2006
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MY MOM AND I JUST GOT 2 BROTHERS. MINE HAD BOTH OF HIS EARS UP AT 9 WEEKS,HIS BROTHER HAD ONE UP AND THE OTHER ONE WENT UP AT ABOUT 11 WEEKS.THEY ARE GREAT DOGS...THEY DO GET INTO TO EVERYTHING.THEY ARE SMART AND WILL TAKE CONTROL IF YOU DONT WATCH OUT.RIGHT NOW MINE HAS ME "HELPING" HIM UP THE STEPS EVERY TIME.THEY BOTH POTTY TRAINED WITHIN A FEW DAYS.DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN THEY "MAX" OUT WEIGHT WISE? MINE WAS 13LBS AT 13 WEEKS.

Answer by Debbie
Submitted on 7/7/2007
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my pem is 7 months old and barks at everything. How can I stop this ,and she is aggresive to anyone who comes near me.

Answer by DUSTY LEIGH
Submitted on 4/19/2005
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8 weeks ago my Corgi Bealle had a litter of 7 puppies. At 7 weeks 6 of them had their ears sticking up. One little guys ears haven't stood up yet but they will. So don't worry about your pup its ears will stick up I promise. The Corgi is truly the best dog ever.

Answer by owner of a great corgi
Submitted on 5/18/2005
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i just got my corgi 2 weeks ago. about 4 days after i got him his left ear stood up. We were told to rub the other one to build strength and after 1 week of rubbing the other one now stands up too. so i would suggest rubbing he other ear about 3-5 times a day

Answer by tsuki
Submitted on 3/15/2006
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*My corgi's ears never came up, but he was locked in a crate so I guess they didn't have room, sniff. Oh well, he dosen'tcare. But don't worry you puppies ears will pop us soon.*

Answer by Hamish's Dad
Submitted on 3/17/2006
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The puppy will grow into his ears. Corgi's are a howl. They are bright and love their masters dearly. They do have an independent streak and need training and reminding who the boss is.

Answer by Dewey Mom
Submitted on 4/12/2006
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Our breeder, best of 2004, tapes the ears if they do not stand up by 8 weeks. As others said, yes they will go up and down depending on mood. it just takes time for the little guys to gain control of them :) It is adorable when you get one up and one down...lol

Answer by terri
Submitted on 6/24/2006
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Do not worry, his ears WILL stand up soon. I worried too when my Corgi was a pup and in no time at all she had tall straight ears. There are occasions when one is up and one is down but that is just something they do (which makes all the more cuter)

Answer by CorgiCrazy13
Submitted on 8/2/2006
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I Love Corgis, with the amount of books that i have read and research that i have done your pups ears should perk up around his 10 or 12th week. treat your puppy with respect they are great dogs

Answer by Rosy
Submitted on 3/10/2007
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Our corgi's ears did not both stand up until he was about 3 1/2 months old. Before that just one ear would occasionally be up. he is now 7 months and is just perfect! I couldn't love him more. Corgi's are fantastic dogs!

Answer by emily
Submitted on 4/23/2007
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i have a 1 yr old and her ears just never went up. my other 6 yr old corgi's were up at 4 months, so you never know. tried taping 3 times, didn't work so i just gave up. she's cute floppy as it is. :P

Answer by maggie
Submitted on 6/9/2007
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my corgi's ears were adorable flopping down...then suddenly out of the blue one morning they were standing straight up at attention and have been so every since...I guess she was about 12 wks. she is one now and really a character.

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