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Do early standing ears on a German Shepherd puppy mean better quality?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 12 days old | 5.3 lbs

does it indicate that the German shepherd is better quality if the ears stands earlier than everage time?

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 4th, 2018

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The 'ear standing time' has no indication on the quality of your German Shephard. This is arbitrary. I am sure however that Luffy is of great quality! Best of luck with him!

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