what to look for when head starts splitting

my dog is 5 mouths old and when his head starts splitting is there any signs to look for

many thanks dan

Their heads don't split, I'm afraid.

What happens is that their muscles become stronger & more defined, which results in that furrow on the top of their head.

he has been tipping head to side and my sister staff started this at his age and the vet did not find any thing and my vet could not see any thing wrong with my staff

head splitting is a term used where i live

It is just that, a term. The head does not literally 'split' as some misinformaed owners may think. The shape or structure of the skull does not change at all, as Caryll has said this 'term' refers to the increase in muscle size in the face with the muscles on the top of the head and cheeks starting to get bigger and more defined.

I think you are meaning at this age is there anything behavioural you need to look out for? As this usually happens around sexual maturity you will need to watch for obvious issues such as mounting, dominance etc. At 5 months I wouldn't think you would have any of these issue just yet.

What in particular were you refering to when you say 'signs', signs of what?

if hes tipping his head from side to side I would be worried about an ear infection or similar.

they use that term where i live also but as caryll says there head dont acctully split.
the head tilting could be an ear infection or ear mites keep an eye on it if it carries on consult your vets

ps it may simply be the way he gives puppy eyes to you as iv noticed mine does that sometimes

you may find when his testicles fully desend he may get a hormone rush that may make him a little bit more boistrous for a month or so but it soon carms down

he's been to the vets and there is no ear infection and was give full bill of health

but as said sisters female done the same and her vet found no problum with her

thanks dan

The head tipping could be any number of things, from just the way they 'look' at you with that sad but inquisitive look to an infection/mites.

If he isn't shaking his head as well, then I'd say it was just the way they look at you - really cute!!

thanks i will just keep a eye on it and see what happens

many thanks dan

Do you have any pics of Buster? We'd love to see him!

i still have to upload them from camrea as on work pc as home one is dead

but will get them up soon