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My GSD puppy's ear flopped at 5 months. Will it stand up again after teething?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 7 days old | 50 lbs

So this is my first time owning a gsd puppy. We got him at 14 weeks old. up until 5 months his ears was always up sticking up no matter what he was doing. Soon as he turned 5 months his left ear has been down. I did notice that all 4 of his fangs fell out recently. His last fang fell out about 3 days ago. Will his ears go back up? Alot of people say at 5 months his ears should be up. Other say 7 months. I need some advice! I'm a over protective parent :(

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Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 21st, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It takes time for the cartilage in the ear to strengthen and stand up permanently. I wouldn’t be concerned at this time about his ears as he is still young and growing. It is also normal for his baby teeth to fall out- and all should have fallen out by 6 months. It sounds like Noble is right on track! Kisses to Noble!

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