I own 3 Jack Russell Terriers. An 8Yr, 7Yr and a 6YR old so I'm now "JACK RUSSELL SUAVE" Both of my Jack Russell Terriers had ear issues!! 1/2 pricked ears (One straight up and one down). Don't trip "Potato Chip"...When your Jack turns 1Yr old all the way up to just before they are 2yrs old, they will all fall in place. Not to worry my friend, let their natural growth development fall into place, guaranteed. however, if you insist on spending $$$ just to blow, I take donations for advice (Quack, Ha-Ha).
-Cali-213-Christina
Apr 24, 2008 Rating
Ear Remedy...or Torture...? by: Charlene asnd Mike (Mee-kah)
There is a way to fix it, but I'm not really sure on if it hurts the dog or not. It's breaking the blood vessels in the ears by purposely folding them down (over a period of time) and they will eventually break to where the ears will stay down. I STRONGLY suggest that you contact a vet and seek their advice before making ANY decisions that could hurt your family member...!!!! But it is possible, just not a very popular tactic.
Apr 19, 2008 Rating
Prick Ear by: Lisa, Canada
Your JRT has a condition called Prick Ear which is common amongst the breed. My Jacks ears started to lift at 12 weeks and I was curious as to know why. There is no way to alter this. Your dogs ears are thinnner at the top so they aren't heavy enough to flop over. There are advantages to this.. Your JRT is less likely to have ear infections because dirt doesn't get trapped as it would in the tradtional JRT. The disadvantage to prick ear is that you couldn't use him as a show dog. I have to admit I was a bit disappointed that his ears pricked but you will notice that as your JRT grows out of the akward puppy stage that he or she is in they do look really really cute with there ears up.
Apr 19, 2008 Rating
Ears - What Next??? by: Anonymous
Well I'm amazed that you would even consider having his ears altered. Can't you just love him as he is - I'm sure he'll love you whatever he looks like. Why anybody would want to put a dog through a needless procedure is beyond me. My beautiful dog has stick up ears and would never dream of putting her through that.
