I think around the time they start teething their ears start falling down. At least, that's how it is with Danes, so I figure it's the same. His cartilage isn't broken forever. Keep taping. Like someone else said, he has a show crop, those can take...

We got Dakota's eye surgery done at Integrity for $150 and it looks perfect. Is there a low-cost clinic near you?

What about the dog? You should be thinking about the pup too. How is she going to deal with it?