How long does it take for a Chihuahua's ears to stand up? Chihuahuas usually start to stand up at 8-10 weeks after birth. The two ears usually stand up one after another. The interval may be one day or one month. Under normal circumstances, the ears are small. Those with thicker ears will stand up earlier, while those with larger and thinner ears will stand up later.

Generally, Chihuahuas will slowly erect their ears at 8-10 weeks after birth, usually on one side first, and then on the other side after a while. But this is just a general rule, and not all Chihuahuas will definitely have their ears erect at 8-10 weeks. Some dogs will erect their ears a week or two or even a month later, but they usually erect their ears before 8 months.

Generally speaking, Chihuahuas with small and thick ears will stand up early, while those with large and thin ears will stand up later. If the Chihuahua is 8 months old and the ears have not yet stood up, it means that the Chihuahua has the gene for soft ears and the ears will never stand up.

If you want to help your Chihuahua to erect his ears better, you can prepare more foods high in calcium for your dog in your daily life, such as dried shrimps, tofu, kelp and cooked egg yolks. And the owner should pay attention to taking the Chihuahua for reasonable exercise every day. Generally, the exercise time is about half an hour. The owner can take the Chihuahua outdoors at four or five o'clock in the afternoon to exercise appropriately and bask in the sun. The ultraviolet rays in the sun help the dog absorb calcium and help the dog's ears stand up.