The boxer puppy's ears should be taped at the beginning of teething up to and until about 7 months to 1 year of age depending on the dog's ears.  Thinner and higher set ears must be taped longer.

You can combine both methods of taping, for example 1st week piggy tails, 2nd week ear to ear, 3rd week both.  You should also give "free time" for the ears without the tape.  In summer months when it is hot, make sure you check on them frequently so they do not get sore.  If the ears seem to be laying nice, leave the tape off for a few days.  If one starts to look "funky" again, just tape that one.

Use tape that is meant for first-aid or electrical use.

Photo #1 - This is is the way natural ears should look on boxers

Picture #3 - Ear to Ear Taping:  Take 2 longer pieces of tape.  Secure the tape on the inner side on top of the ear as pictured in picture 3a then smooth tape under dogs chin to the other tape as pictured in Picture 3b

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Picture 2a & 2b - Piggy Tails:  Fold ear in half lengthwise and then put tape around.  Massage tape in.  Tape needs to be about 4-5 inches long

Picture 4 - Combination of both methods

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 Boxnen Boxers
European Working Boxers

Last Updated
08/08/2008