Is it possible I'm done with posting?? - Doberman Forum : Doberman Breed Dog Forums

Mikemontreal · 01-24-2013, 10:19 AM

Venus is 15 weeks old and I haven't posted her ears in 7 days and they are still staying up without any floppiness or tips curling.Attachment 22522 Attachment 22530 Attachment 22538

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Sam1491 · 01-24-2013, 10:24 AM

Yup it's possible, but I would still do at least the breathe rite strips for a few weeks. Better safe than sorry. The tips look a little week in that first photo, how floppy are they when she walks/runs around?

I've had puppies be done that early but also have their ears fall through teething...

Rouleaux · 01-24-2013, 10:24 AM

Good for you! I would keep posting though, as she is still teething her cartilage is still in prime condition to be solidified as her adult teeth come in. If her adult teeth come in and they are standing with posting, then wean off of the posts. Then again as long as you are diligent with her ears, it is your choice.

I still find myself posting Rou's ears here and there, as he likes to sleep on his right ear and make it fold over... it is the weaker of the two...

Mikemontreal · 01-24-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam1491

Yup it's possible, but I would still do at least the breathe rite strips for a few weeks. Better safe than sorry. The tips look a little week in that first photo, how floppy are they when she walks/runs around?

I've had puppies be done that early but also have their ears fall through teething...

When she runs/ walk they aren't floppy but go to the side and stay firm

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Sam1491 · 01-24-2013, 10:27 AM

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When she runs/ walk they aren't floppy but go to the side and stay firm

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sounds good, i'd still def. do at least the breathe rites as a precaution and if they seem to start leaning or look weak put them back in posts.

One general rule of thumb is "when you think they're done, post another week"

Mikemontreal · 01-24-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rouleaux

Good for you! I would keep posting though, as she is still teething her cartilage is still in prime condition to be solidified as her adult teeth come in. If her adult teeth come in and they are standing with posting, then wean off of the posts. Then again as long as you are diligent with her ears, it is your choice.

I still find myself posting Rou's ears here and there, as he likes to sleep on his right ear and make it fold over... it is the weaker of the two...

I let them stay loose some more and first sign I get of weakness ill tape them up again

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Phoenix321 · 01-24-2013, 10:46 AM

The last time I took my dogs posts out could possibly be the best day with him ever lol What a good feeling!
Congrats

PatchworkRobot · 01-24-2013, 12:59 PM

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One general rule of thumb is "when you think they're done, post another week"

This! Except for me it's two weeks.
Sam also said, "better safe than sorry" and I completely agree with that statement too.

sky14 · 01-24-2013, 01:05 PM

They look good but from my experience I'd keep posting thru teething at the very least

LindaH · 01-24-2013, 01:39 PM

If they are standing well...why would you post standing ears? Some people believe in lengthy posting, I don't. My two litters were done by Patty Edwards, DVM, a well known and respected cropping specialist, recently deceased.

She told me her rule of thumb and it is posted here:

Kane's ears after ten days of posts!

Mikemontreal · 01-24-2013, 02:04 PM

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If they are standing well...why would you post standing ears? Some people believe in lengthy posting, I don't. My two litters were done by Patty Edwards, DVM, a well known and respected cropping specialist, recently deceased.

She told me her rule of thumb and it is posted here:

Kane's ears after ten days of posts!

I read your post and I totally agree with it . Venus ears stood for 3 days after her first posting. We posted again and they held for a week . We continued posting and know at 15 weeks I really think she's done . I'm so happy I got a pup with great ear cartilage . If I see they weaken the next couple of days I will post again . Thanks for the great info

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Shell81 · 01-24-2013, 03:34 PM

Bruce's ears are standing great, but I'm doing the breathe rite strips just for a bit for my own piece of mind.

Mikemontreal · 01-24-2013, 03:35 PM

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Bruce's ears are standing great, but I'm doing the breathe rite strips just for a bit for my own piece of mind.

The strips are to prevent the tips from curling right?

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Shell81 · 01-24-2013, 03:41 PM

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The strips are to prevent the tips from curling right?

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Yeah just to keep to keep the tips standing and strong. I'm pretty sure Bruce's are good, but I figured better safe than sorry.

Mikemontreal · 01-24-2013, 03:53 PM

How old is Bruce ?

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Shell81 · 01-24-2013, 03:55 PM

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How old is Bruce ?

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He was born Sept 27. If I remember correctly he is only a day older than Venus. Her crop is longer than his though, his is on the shorter side of a medium crop (I still love his ears, but I do wish Dr Staples had left just a bit more length).

Mikemontreal · 01-24-2013, 04:01 PM

That's right now I remember. Bet you can't wait for this deep freeze to end?lol

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Shell81 · 01-24-2013, 04:04 PM

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That's right now I remember. Bet you can't wait for this deep freeze to end?lol

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Oh yeah, this cold is awful, and poor Bruce is getting stir crazy lol.

Mikemontreal · 01-24-2013, 04:19 PM

Not mine she's acting lazy since the cold started . She gets this demonic possession around 9pm but it only lasts an hour then she sleeps . 😈 😜😜

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Shell81 · 01-24-2013, 04:24 PM

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Not mine she's acting lazy since the cold started . She gets this demonic possession around 9pm but it only lasts an hour then she sleeps . 😈 😜😜

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Haha cute. Bruce sleeps most of the day (curled up in a comforter on the couch), and goes all limp and floppy when I try to make him go out for a pee, but come evening he starts getting a little wound up. I've just been using that time as training time to hopefully wear him out. He's used to playing outside with me for a good chunk of time, but he HATES the cold. Even with his jacket from MeadowCat he doesn't like these temps (can't say I blame him).

Capone's Mommy · 01-24-2013, 04:43 PM

My girl is 15 weeks old too and I don't think we are done posting yet. Counting down the days though. She just started teething last night so people say continue posting through the teething stage so we will.

Mikemontreal · 01-24-2013, 04:47 PM

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My girl is 15 weeks old too and I don't think we are done posting yet. Counting down the days though. She just started teething last night so people say continue posting through the teething stage so we will.

Mine started teething at 13 weeks and still is today but for some reason her ears are standing strong . I guess I got one of the very few that stand after so little time posting.

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Sam1491 · 01-24-2013, 05:03 PM

It's one of those things will lots of variable posting styles and opinions and genetics plays a bit of a role as well (i.e. the ear leather and cartilage)

All the posting pups I've personally dealt with have been cropped as late as 16 weeks** and all have stood by 6 months at the latest often earlier....
That being said I have seen and am currently helping post dogs that aren't done till 9 months to 2 years old.

You get what you get and you just have to be on top of them until they are done

**(I haven't seen problems from this, but do reccomend 12 weeks and under personally)

PortersMama · 01-24-2013, 06:33 PM

Be sure to keep us...posted?

Grizzly's ears are looking gorgeous, but I'm so neurotic that I don't let them down for longer than about 30 minutes.

LindaH, your input was really encouraging. I wonder why that idea is rallied against.

Mikemontreal · 01-24-2013, 06:45 PM

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Be sure to keep us...posted?

Grizzly's ears are looking gorgeous, but I'm so neurotic that I don't let them down for longer than about 30 minutes.

LindaH, your input was really encouraging. I wonder why that idea is rallied against.

Actually my breeder told me to post for 4-5 days and let them loose for 1 day. I followed exactly what posting method she showed me and its seems it worked great. But I am noticing a little curl forming on the left ear tip. I'm going to buy breath right strips and put them on .

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