Where do Australian Shepherds ears go when at attention?
The ears may break forward or to the side (“rose” ear) when at attention. The ASCA standard specifies that the tip of the ear should reach to the inner corner of the nearest eye.
How to tell if your dog’s ear is swollen?
Swelling is just one sign of ear problems in dogs. Other symptoms include scratching or wiping the ear against things, head shaking or tilting, odor, discharge, redness, scabs or crust, balance problems, walking in circles, odd eye movements, and hair loss around the ear.
What kind of eye problems do Australian Shepherds have?
Colobomas are present at birth and are almost always seen in merle colored Aussies. The most common type of eye problem seen in Australian Shepherds, cataracts are a potentially debilitating condition wherein the lens in one or both of the dog’s eyes becomes cloudy. It can lead to impaired vision and even blindness.
Is it OK for an Australian Shepherd to have rose ears?
They occur in showline dogs but are not preferred by most exhibitors and may be subject to alteration. It should be pointed out that rose ears are acceptable per both the ASCA and AKC breed standards. How soon can I tell what kind of earset a puppy will have?
The ears may break forward or to the side (“rose” ear) when at attention. The ASCA standard specifies that the tip of the ear should reach to the inner corner of the nearest eye.
Swelling is just one sign of ear problems in dogs. Other symptoms include scratching or wiping the ear against things, head shaking or tilting, odor, discharge, redness, scabs or crust, balance problems, walking in circles, odd eye movements, and hair loss around the ear.
They occur in showline dogs but are not preferred by most exhibitors and may be subject to alteration. It should be pointed out that rose ears are acceptable per both the ASCA and AKC breed standards. How soon can I tell what kind of earset a puppy will have?
Colobomas are present at birth and are almost always seen in merle colored Aussies. The most common type of eye problem seen in Australian Shepherds, cataracts are a potentially debilitating condition wherein the lens in one or both of the dog’s eyes becomes cloudy. It can lead to impaired vision and even blindness.