I don't know if it's something shepherds are prone to, (maybe someone else does) BUT when Hammie was younger he sure had alot of wax!! I clean his ears routinely, and just recently noticed they are now 'normal' and not sooo gunky. (he's now just over 2 yrs.) I've also heard people say shepherds are prone to ear infection.....I don't know if that's true, either. Ham had a bad ear infection at 7 mos., but since I've been constant with the cleaning...no problems. does Roy have alot of wax?? I just am curious....maybe it was just Ham.