Floppy-Eared German Shepherd Breaks 'No Furniture' Rule - But Is Too Cute To Get In Trouble
We all know what German shepherds look like as adults — muscular, attentive, and sometimes a little intimidating. But have you ever seen one as a puppy? If you haven't, you're missing out, because just like any other puppy, they're adorable. But sometimes, GSD pups stand out even more because their puppy look doesn't match up with what you think of when it comes to fearless German shepherds. Take this young floppy-eared German shepherd, who adorably flips and flops its ears to expertly get away with jumping up on the couch.
@dms_2884 What they don't warn you about when getting a GSD... the floppy ears are it for me 💗🐾🐶 #gsdpuppy #GermanShepard #puppytok #germanshepardpuppy #fyp
Set to a light-hearted song, the TikTok video shows the little pooch tilting its head back and forth so the floppy ears are all you notice, instead of how they are breaking the no-furniture rule. "POV: when you're telling your GSD puppy no jumping on the couch," reads the wording, before adding in the caption: "What they don't warn you about when getting a GSD... the floppy ears are it for me 💗🐾🐶."
"How do u tell this baby no😭😭," one person ran to the comments to say, while another bluntly stated, "Let him do whatever he wants. 😭😭😭" Indeed, sometimes simply being cute gets you out of trouble — especially in the pet world!
Yes, German shepherds are born with floppy ears
Those iconic pointy ears are one of the first things people notice about German shepherds, but every GSD starts life with floppy ears. That's because newborn and young puppies have soft, folded ears that haven't developed enough to stand upright. So, before these pups grow into their alert, wolf-like appearance, they spend their earliest weeks looking a whole lot droopier.
As German shepherds mature, the cartilage in their ears gradually strengthens, allowing those signature points to rise. This process usually begins when puppies are between 4 and 8 weeks old, although every dog develops at its own pace. Some ears pop up early, while others take their sweet time — and still never fully go up at all. Then, just when owners think those ears are finally staying put, teething can bring back the limp look. So, don't be surprised if, between roughly 3 and 6 months old, ears may once again sag, tilt, or stand at completely different angles like a secret shape-shifting talent. By around 8 months old, though, most German shepherds have ears that stand upright permanently. Until then, enjoy those silly ear configurations while they last!