Shannon_C Posted May 24, 2002 Share Posted May 24, 2002 [b] If anyone is interested in the Bullmastiff, and they would like me to post about there Care and Health etc...Please leave your views here and let me know, i will be more than pleased to help anyone who needs it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted May 31, 2002 Share Posted May 31, 2002 I hope you can help. I have a 6 mo. old female bullmastiff. Her ears began to fold around 13 weeks and I have been taping ever since? They refuse to train and I dont know if it will do any good to continue at this point? Is there a certain age inwich the cartilage hardens to form the ear to lay properly ? Any suggestions i would be greatful :D Thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon_C Posted June 1, 2002 Author Share Posted June 1, 2002 [b] The cartilage in a Bullmastiff puppy's ears is very pliable. Sometimes during the rapid growth stage and teething, the ears will either ''rose'' (the ear folds back to reveal the inside) like a Bulldog's ear or ''fly'' (the ear stands up at the base but folds over at the tip) like a Whippet or Greyhound's ear. Neither is correct for the adult Bullmastiff, but often the ear will resume its proper carriage as the teething stage is passed. Other puppies must have their ears taped to encourage the ear cartilage to fold in the proper manner. It must not be allowed to stay folded incorrectly, as this greatly detracts from the overall appearance. A roll of duct tape, rubbing alcohol and scissors are all that is needed to tape the ears. Inspect the puppy's ears to make sure they are clean and free from of infection or mites. Then clean the inside and outside of the ear with alcohol. This is to remove the natural oil, which might prevent the tape from sticking to the ear. Duct tape (so named because it is used for taping the joints of air conditioning ducts) is normally found in three-inch widths. You will need to use half that width. Tear off or cut six strips that are one and one-half inches wide and are one inch longer than the puppy's ear (measured at the forward edge). Place a strip on the inside forward edge of each ear, allowing the extra inch of tape to hang down. Now place another strip of tape along the outside forward edge of each ear, also with an inch of tape extending off the tip of the ear. Press together the sticky sides of the one-inch strips. Fold one ear properly, and attach another tape strip to the underside of the tab hanging from the tip of that ear (the sticky side will be facing out, not touching the dog's hair). Holding that ear folded properly, fold the other ear and run the tape strip under the dog's chin, attaching it to the underside of the tab on the other ear. The ears should now be pulled down and held just tightly enough that the cartilage fold is in the proper place. Attach the remaining strip of tape on the outside of the tape strip running under the chin, to reinforce the tape and to cover up the sticky side. Leave the ears taped for about one to two weeks. Then gently remove the tape and clean the ears. Observe the ear carriage for 24 hours. If the ears remain folded properly, they will not need re-taping. If the ears return to their previous position, repeat the taping as necessary until the ears are carried properly. Good Luck' with your ear taping! :roll: [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon_C Posted June 1, 2002 Author Share Posted June 1, 2002 [b]Guest, do you have any photos of your Bullmastiff girl....I would love to see her ? :) My email address is: [email][email protected][/email] If you need any more help, please post here! Thankyou![/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 1, 2002 Share Posted June 1, 2002 Shannon: I have never heard of using ducktape for dogs. Usually its athletic tape that i use or have been told to use. Does ducktape come off easily? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon_C Posted June 1, 2002 Author Share Posted June 1, 2002 [b]Underdog. duct tape is very strong and very sticky, so no it wont come off easy...its great for holding down Bullmastiffs ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Hello: I wrote to you a short time ago about trying to train my puppies ears. I have been taping for months with no luck and I am taping properly. Do you know at what age the cartilage begins to set or harden? She is alittle over six months now. I AM STARTING TO THINK THAT HER EARS MAY STAY LIKE THIS!? :-? Any Ideas. THANKS ADAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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