Yes, it sounds like it all depends on what they inherit most--the cocker or the
poodle side
as far as the hair in the ears go. Cockers don't need the hair pulled.
Keep in mind, tho, that long-eared dogs have a prob with ear infections,
period, so even
pulling hair doesn't nec help sometimes. Just keep them cleaned out. Watch
for odors,
too.
I had 2 that developed the infections no matter what I did--the cocker was
one.
I was told by a pet store owner that corn meal in dog food as the first/main
ingredient isn't a good idea because it can contribute to allergies and
skin/ear problems. Anyone else heard
this one?
Kim
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
First of all no question is too stupid. Some dogs with long ears
grow hair in their ears which needs to come out as it can block the air from
circulating and cause ear infections, many of the first generation don't have a
problem with it, my 2 first gens I never have too because inside their ears
there is never any hair growing, now on my 2 second gens I do pluck the hair
that is growing inside the ear, I use hemostats and its not hard and it doesn't
hurt. If your having the dog groomed by a professional they will take care of
that job for you, I do my own grooming and why I do it myself.
In a message dated 2/9/2008 9:24:01 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL
PROTECTED] writes:
I am sorry, nobody ever told me about this---and I have never owned a
poodle.
~~ Susan ~~
&
The Poo Gang
Mikey, Buffy, Amy & Lacey
~~~
"When you feel dog tired at night, it may be because you've growled all day
long."
-- Unknown
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