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Ear Pattern

It is VERY IMPORTANT that the following steps are followed exactly. The measurements and placement of the pieces is VERY important!! If you choose to try this method on your dog or puppy I am not in any way responsible for the possible outcome of your dogs ears.

This is a representation of some of the items needed, they include:
1) yarn and small (#6) crochet hook
2) ear cement, Speed Sew or Jiffy Sew
3) moleskin either Dr. Sholls or Johnson & Johnson (we recommend J&J)
4) Ear cleaner either Detachol or Zo-eze ( we recommend Zo-eze)
5) Starting fluid (any brand) optional
6) a ruler, scissors, pencil and flea comb
Many of these items can be purchased through fellow sheltie fancier Mel Cohen, you can reach Mel at ROYLSROYCE@AOL.COM

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Prepare Moleskin per the instructions below when done they should look like this

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- Cut 2 3" x 1 ½" pieces of moleskin (above)
- Glue together sticky side to furry side
   (set aside temporarily to let dry)
- After drying cut apart as indicated by green dashed line
- Slightly round edges as indicated by red lines
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- Cut 2 1"x 1" pieces
- Slightly round edges as indicated by red lines

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- Cut 2 pieces 1" x ¼"
- Using a small crochet hook going from back to front loop yarn through moleskin pulling tight on each piece
wpeB.gif (1124 bytes) - Cut 1 piece 3 ½" x ¼"

- Clean inside of ears completely with either alcohol or ear cleaner

Hold ALL steps for a few seconds as they set and prior to proceeding to next step. Especially the glueing ones so that you will not pull them apart and have to start over !!!

ear1.jpg (39067 bytes)- Peel back off of 1 ½" x 1 ½" piece, apply glue to entire back let set for a couple of minutes and place inside bottom of ear all the way down to the "button" at the base of the ear. Make sure piece is straight across top. Repeat in other ear making sure the straight part of both pieces is at same height, this is very important for proper break placement.

 

 

 

 

ear2.jpg (41589 bytes)- Peel back off of small piece with yarn, using speed sew or jiffy sew, glue onto 1 ½" x 1/ ½" piece so that yarn pieces are straight across top of dogs head.

- Peel back off of 1" x 1" piece, apply glue to entire back let set for a couple of minutes and place in top of each ear.

 

 

When you are done both ears will look like this

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ear4.jpg (41948 bytes) - Tie the two pieces of yarn together, pull VERY TIGHT!!! Ears will look like they are crossing if done correctly. Snip off excess yarn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ear6.jpg (36213 bytes)- Peel back off of long rectangular piece and cover with glue. Place on top of yarn pieces at top of dogs head as additional brace.

 

 

 

 

ear7.jpg (38330 bytes)- Cover top piece in ear with glue and press down to bottom piece leaving a small space for breathing room. Make sure you are glueing the ear straight down and not following the inner line as you have pulled them together.

 

- These braces should stay in for a good 2 - 3 weeks depending on the weather and how fast your puppy is growing. Remove them completely as soon as any piece becomes loose!! Feel free to email me if you have questions!!!

 

When you are done they should look like this

ear8.jpg (31447 bytes)We would like to thank "Olivia"
Bronwyn Ruffian Wyndmyst for
assisting us in this demonstration