Do border shepherds prick their ears? This is what everyone is asking. Let’s take a look today. In fact, Border Collie ears usually start to erect at about 3-4 months of age. However, Border Collie ears are also divided into many types, including full erect ears and semi-erect ears. Among them, they are divided into 1/4 erect ears, 3/4 erect ears, and even folded ears. This mainly depends on the genetics of the parents.
Therefore, it is necessary to wait until the ear bone becomes hard at 6-7 months of age before we can make a judgment. During the period when the Border Collie's ears are erect, it is best for the owner to provide it with enhanced nutrition, especially calcium and protein supplements. It is best to choose liquid calcium, calcium powder, cooked egg yolk, etc., which are easier to absorb.
The best appearance of a purebred Border Collie is that the ears are mostly droopy and semi-erect. If they are fully erect, it may be caused by unstable genes or impure blood of the parents. Therefore, the pedigree cannot be judged simply by folding the ears.
However, it is certain that fully erect ears are mostly a disqualification and cannot become a competition-level dog. Sometimes one ear may be fully erect and the other half erect. This is all natural and there is no need to be too demanding.